The Cross and the Switchblade

The Cross and the Switchblade

1963 • 176 pages

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Average rating4.2

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Interesting look at an idealistic young minister's decision to improve the lives of young New York City gang members in the 1950's.


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As a biography, this book is excellent, however I did not like the narration and I found it terribly slow in parts. However, the story is shocking and with good content.

May 9, 2013

What a read, what a story. Incredibly inspiring and a challenge to cynicism.

September 18, 2024

it's famous, and I can see why for evangelical Christians - it was selling a particularly attractive vision during depressing times.ch

October 10, 2015