46 pages • 1 hour read
David Wilkerson, John Sherrill, Elizabeth SherrillThe Cross and the Switchblade
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1963A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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David Wilkerson's The Cross and the Switchblade, co-written with John and Elizabeth Sherrill, is lauded for its gripping narrative and inspirational message about faith and redemption. Some critics find its religious overtones overpowering, while others appreciate its raw depiction of inner-city struggles. Highly recommended for readers interested in transformative spiritual journeys.
Who Should Read The Cross and the Switchblade?
A reader who would enjoy The Cross and the Switchblade by David Wilkerson, John Sherrill, and Elizabeth Sherrill is likely interested in inspirational true stories of faith, redemption, and social change. Comparable to The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom and The Cross by Arthur Blessitt, this book appeals to those seeking narratives of spiritual transformation and community impact.
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