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Available
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Description
Religion & Spirituality. Young Adult Nonfiction. With over 15 million sold, this modern-day classic is now available in a new edition for young readers ages 9 to 12, complete with illustrations that bring the story to life. Inspire the young people in your life with this the real-life tale of a young country preacher who risks his life to bring the Good News to the most dangerous street gangs in New York.
Publication
Chosen (1984), 240 pages
Awards
Audie Award (Finalist — 2009)
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LibraryThing member JenniferRobb
I read this in the past and a friend gifted me with a copy so I could reread it. As I read, I wondered "where are the David Wilkersons of today?" I'm not sure if there aren't any or if we just don't hear about them in the anti-Christian mentality of the day.
LibraryThing member thc_luver6
A very good Christian book. A bit mature but all in all it is inspiring and I really liked it. Makes me feel like going out on the mission field!
LibraryThing member lostinmyownlibrary
The story of one man's mission to the gangs of New York, Mr. Wilkerson describes the hardships involved in reaching the teens. From being threatened with death, thrown from a courtroom, and laughed at by the kids he was trying to reach, the hand of God was always at work.
An encouraging read to any
An encouraging read to any
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Christian and an interesting one none the less, I was blessed by this book. Show Less
LibraryThing member HiddenInChrist
This is one book I will never tire of reading.
LibraryThing member Jamily5
4.5*
I usually find books about christians and their mission work a bit self-righteous and self serving. I did not find that same type of arrogance in David Wilkerson's book. Certainly, there were some parts that were difficult for me:
1 1. the speaking in tongues that is prevalent in penticostal
2. the fact that his wife and children did not accompany him: where was his faith that God would shield them from NY gangs
But, his story was quite moving and I believe mostly authentic.
It also kept my interest and I was excited to read what would happen next.
Wilkerson's sincerity and genuinness seemed to be what put the book over the top.
I usually find books about christians and their mission work a bit self-righteous and self serving. I did not find that same type of arrogance in David Wilkerson's book. Certainly, there were some parts that were difficult for me:
1 1. the speaking in tongues that is prevalent in penticostal
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churches2. the fact that his wife and children did not accompany him: where was his faith that God would shield them from NY gangs
But, his story was quite moving and I believe mostly authentic.
It also kept my interest and I was excited to read what would happen next.
Wilkerson's sincerity and genuinness seemed to be what put the book over the top.
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LibraryThing member laholmes
This is an amazing account of the life of a man who turned himself over to God no matter what the cost. It is a quick read and a great story.
LibraryThing member Stsmurphy
CAREFUL in reading this book. It will trap you. This book is not about men. Instead, it's a book about the Holy Spirit in journeys of men. Firstly, the Spirit powerfully changed a journey of a preacher's life, David Wilkerson's. Then through this man's journey, a lot of other people's journeys are
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changed. From gangsters to ministers. From fighters to soldiers. From being lonesome to being loved. This is a story how God uses David Wilkerson to change teenagers in New York slums that were trapped in crimes, violence, drugs, and sex. This is a book that you need to read so you would know and want God's guidance in your life, so you would be a blessing towards other people's lives. You will be trapped in His awesome plan Show Less
LibraryThing member krista.rutherford
True story about a small-town minister called to serve inner-city youth struggling with gang violence and drug abuse. Witnessing people languish in heroine addiction, he states that he had "never felt so close to hell," but unflinchingly reaches out in love. Awesome story of faith and hope.
LibraryThing member DinadansFriend
Apparently it has become a classic for those American Evangelicals who like a certain amount of violence porn and police procedural in their tales of missionary efforts in the inner city. It was not to my taste, as at the age of 18 my memories of a working class neighborhood clashed with the
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mindset displayed. i read my Bantam paperback copy in April 1963, so this site has only reprints listed. Show Less