The Cross and the Switchblade: The True Story of One Man's Fearless Faith - Young Reader's Edition

The True Story of a Man Who Risked It All for GodWith over 15 million sold, this modern-day classic is now available in a new edition especially for young readers ages 9 to 12, complete with 30 illustrations that bring the story to life. This riveting story follows the young David Wilkerson--then a simple country preacher--as he risks everything, including his life, to go to the heart of New York City to bring the gospel to the violent gangs and drug users who were taking over the streets. The courage, resilience, and faith of this young preacher will inspire a new generation of readers as they see how God's love can pierce the darkest of circumstances and save those who we think are beyond saving.Let this powerful story show the young people in your life how God can use anyone with faith to do the impossible.From the Back CoverThe True Story of a Man Who Risked It All for GodThe streets of New York in 1958 are a perilous place. Gangs, drugs and violence hold the city hostage. It's about as far as you can get from the country church where Pastor David Wilkerson preaches.But one night, God speaks to David through the pages of a news story--a story that will change his life forever. As he stares at a pen drawing of seven teenage gang members on trial for murder, David knows that God is telling him to go to those wounded and angry boys. To help them. And despite the danger and darkness of the world he will have to enter, David obeys.This is the incredible story of how God used one man's faith, despite his fear, to start a seemingly impossible movement of grace among the violent gangs of New York.About the AuthorDavid Wilkerson (1931-2011) was the founder of Teen Challenge and World Challenge and longtime senior pastor of Times Square Church. He authored more than 30 books, including the bestselling The Cross and the Switchblade and Knowing God by Name.Elizabeth and John (1923-2017) Sherrill co-authored numerous bestsellers and co-founded Chosen Books. In 2018 they were awarded ECPA's Kenneth N. Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award.Elizabeth Sherrill (www.elizabethsherrill.com) has coauthored numerous bestsellers such as The Hiding Place, The Cross and the Switchblade, and God's Smuggler. In May 2018, the Sherrills were awarded ECPA's Kenneth N. Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award in Washington, DC..