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The Cross and the Switchblade
- Narrated by: Raymond Todd
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Sociology
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- EM
- 14-04-18
Incredible. The wonderful power of the Holy Spirit
One of the most inspiring books I have read, calling me to action myself in Jesus' name.
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- Mungojerry
- 04-11-17
As relevant today as when he wrote it
A strong, calm performance by Raymond Todd offsets perfectly the wonderful story of the impact God made on the gangs of New York. In an age when global extremism threatens to take over from local gangs as filling the emptiness inside our young people, and drug culture remains prevelant, the lessons this book traces are more relevant than ever.
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- Monique
- 31-03-16
Life Changing
This is what life is about. As followers of Christ this book is an example of what it means to be used by God.
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- Nightingale
- 22-05-14
The story can't be beat-recording is terrible
Would you listen to The Cross and the Switchblade again? Why?
No. The reason for this is EXCLUSIVELY the narration quality. The quality of the sound recording is as if this is a computer read account. I know that there is a "real person" listed as the reader-but it is so robotic it's infuriating-to the point that I don't want to listen to it.
What other book might you compare The Cross and the Switchblade to and why?
The Hiding Place-Corrie TenBoom
How did the narrator detract from the book?
Completely-I would understand some of the sound quality issues if this were being streamed because the problems are as if your broad band was overloaded. The narration slows down and speeds up-changing the tonality of the voice-and sounds so choppy-"ev-e-ry-syll-a-ble-is-pro-nounc-ed". It's like ET is reading it. This can't be the narrator alone-this is a technical issue.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The whole account is an amazing testimony of the faithfulness of God when we believe.
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- AmazonVoyager
- 05-02-16
Very enjoyable!
Really neat to hear the way God showed up and changed so many lives. Made me think more on what it is he wants to do in the lives of people around me.
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- El Dave
- 11-09-15
So much more than the movie
Amazing proof of the Holy Sprit transforming gang bangers into upstanding citizens that contribute to society in love instead tearing it down in hate.
The movie was good, but the book goes well beyond in facinating events after the initial touch of God's love.
Run Baby Run and One Holy Fire are also highly recommended!
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- craftydog
- 04-12-20
classic of Jesus amazing power to set free
inspiring classic of how Jesus can set free from any sin and give me life by the Holy Spirit. transformation. and His faithfulness to come through, and the power of simple obedience
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- Anonymous User
- 19-11-20
Solid, God fearing book!
I’ve followed David Wilkerson sermons for 2 years and have never read (or listened) to any of his books. This one shows how God has moved in amazing ways to build the man I met 2 years ago, (on YouTube of course) Great read, captivating in every meaning of the word!! Blessings!
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- Raquel N.
- 15-09-20
Truly inspiring!
Coming from a “not so great” neighborhood and childhood myself...I am inspired to read that there’s always hope when Jesus fills the heart. So much love was shown to these lost individuals...and isn’t that all that it takes to getting one started on a new path. God bless!
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- Dawnbringer2
- 25-06-19
Amazing story of how God lead, guided and helped
Amazing story of how God lead, guided and helped lead a Pastor to help and save kids from street gang life.