David Wilkerson

The Cross, the Switchblade, and the Man Who Believed

By: Gary Wilkerson, R. S. B. Sawyer

Narrated by: Mark Smeby

How did one man's unshakable faith shape the future of thousands struggling to break free from the grip of addiction, poverty, and sin? Join Gary Wilkerson as he shares a never-before-seen look at the incredible life and legacy of his father, bestselling author and evangelist David Wilkerson.

This book tells the story of David Wilkerson, a man who refused to give up on those on the streets even when they had given up on themselves, and who saw in the eyes of drug addicts and gang members what others failed to see--the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.

But who was David Wilkerson? When Wilkerson moved to New York from rural Pennsylvania in 1958 to confront the gangs who ran the streets, he was a skinny, 120-pound man. After the initial publicity that brought him face to face with some of the most dangerous young men in the city, he largely flew under the radar of the media, using the Word of God and a bit of tough love to help men and women of the street escape the destructive spiral of drugs and violence. Wilkerson was always the real deal, full of passion and conviction, not interested in what others said was the "right" thing to do.

An evangelist both in America and overseas, David authored books that inspired people to be serious about their relationship with Christ. His financial generosity reached around the globe, providing homes for the destitute and feeding programs for the hungry. When he founded the Times Square Church in 1987, his ministry impacted more lives than he ever dreamed possible.

Throughout David Wilkerson, you'll be inspired by:

• The life-changing power of faith
• What it means to trust God wholeheartedly
• The importance of following your true, God-given calling

David was a man of faith who trusted God would give him what he needed to enter a cruel world; a man of conviction who took the dream God gave him and marched forward without ever looking back. As you come to know David's story, you'll learn to see the world the way he did--through the lens of eternity.

it was worth it for me

I could relate to David about his upbringing. It was also interesting to how God working the changes in David's life to make him the man I know from hearing most of his sermons. God bless the Wilkerson family!

inspiring!

The life Brother Dave lived is amazing and inspiring. The word of God that is spoken through the life he lived brought me to tears multiple times.

Please listen to this. It is true story.

Loved this book! I'm so glad to get the back story to the Cross and the Switchblade.

David Wilkerson God's Annointed

Inspite of everything David loved God and wanted everyone to experience God's love for them.

highly respected and esteemed Christian leader

David Wilkerson was a man who lived what he believed and taught and believed and taught what he lived. His life affected me deeply and indeed millions of people internationally. A great life lived wholly for God. I will probably get more from this book by reading it. The narration was not the best and I had problems understanding it from the beginning (even after selecting a lower speed). Otherwise this is a great man with a great story and I would have given it the highest rating for content