The book was released on november, 2012 by faithwords and centers on a. Nov 18, 2012 i confess i had misgivings about reading wm. This hardcover first edition of cross roads has been personally signed by william paul young and includes a coa from premiere collectibles. Sep 03, 20 it is a book that will have those for whom jesus is the living centre of their lives saying yes, yes, yes to what paul young writes of through the medium of his fictional construct and those who are searching spiritually to maybe glimpse what it is to be found by god and brought into undertanding love.
I avoided his bestseller, the shack, when everyone in my congregation was reading it and my wife was telling me how good it was. Cross roads quotes by william paul young goodreads. Sep 08, 2015 bestselling author of the shack windblown media, 2007 william paul young is releasing his highlyanticipated story of creation, eve howard books, later this month. This second novel from wm paul young, author of international bestseller the shack, is an inspiring and provocative story of a man who only. Paul young, who also wrote the phenomenal bestseller, the shack. Where tragedy confronts eternity, and cross roads, and more on.
This is a book that is spiritually sound and especially motivational in the area of selfexamination for those who are seekers or. This 365day devotional contains meaningful quotes from cross roads along with insightful and thoughtprovoking prayers written by the author, wm. Paul young was born a canadian and raised among a stone age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of former new guinea. Paul young, is similar to his first book the shack in that the holy trinity has a starring role in the book.
Young s numberone new york times best seller, the shack the story of a man lifted from the depths of despair through his lifealtering encounter with god the father, god the son, and god the holy spirit. The author of the sleeper megahit the shack has an intense yet self deprecating manner for someone whose debut book sold 18 million. Paul young will discuss and sign his new book, cross roads, 7 p. This is a book that is spiritually sound and especially motivational in the area of selfexamination for those who are seekers or hav been damaged by addiction andor traumatic life experience. Millions have found their spiritual hunger satisfied by william p. Dec 31, 2012 one of the biggest publishing phenomena of late, the shack by wm. Originally written to set down his beliefs for family and friends, the book went on to be a new york times bestseller for the better part a year. Nov 6, 2012 cross roads, the second novel by bestselling shack author wm. His other works include crossroads and the soon to be released, eve. From the author of the twenty million plus copy bestselling novel the shack and the new york times bestsellers cross roads and eve comes a compelling, conversational exploration of the wrongheaded ideas we sometimes have and share about god wm. This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the author of the twenty million plus copy bestselling novel the shack and the new york times bestsellers cross roads and eve comes a compelling, conversational exploration of the wrongheaded ideas we sometimes have and share about god.
In 2006, at his wifes urging, he sat down to write a book for his children as a christmas present. Jul 04, 2012 cross roads will cause one to pause and ponder the application of the lessons of this story to ones life. This is a book that is spiritually sound and especially motivational in the area of selfexamination for those who are seekers or hav been damaged by. The book was released on november, 2012 by faithwords and centers on a selfcentered businessman who discovers another world after being struck comatose by a sudden ailment. Joshua tongol a fresh voice for modernday spirituality.
Now, cross roads reflections provides an opportunity for you to revisit tony and his redemption journey in a fresh and unique way. See all books authored by william paul young, including the shack. Buy cross roads by william p young online at alibris. I have discussed that book elsewhere, and now i turn to cross roads, youngs recently released novel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He suffered great loss as a child and young adult and now enjoys the wastefulness of grace with his family in the pacific northwest.
But shes used to my capricious, intellectual aversion to popular books, so she didnt press it. Nov, 2012 paul young, author of the international bestseller, the shack, tells a story of the incremental transformation of a man caught in the torments of his own creation, somewhere between heaven and earth. A cerebral hemorrhage leaves tony comatose in a hospital icu. Paul young has an uncanny ability to write stories about where we live inside the soul of most folks. Cross roads will bridge a divide for many, many readers.
He was raised by his missionary parents among the dani, a stone age tribe in the highlands of former new guinea. Baxter krugers the shack revisited guides readers into a deeper understanding of these three persons to help. The adventure draws tony into deep relational entanglements where he is able to see through the literal eyes and experiences of others, but is blind to the. Young is bold and provocative in the way he presents god, jesus and the holy spirit. Wm paul young the shack eve crossroads wm paul young is the author of number one new york times best selling book, the shack. Paul young ebook product description anthony spencer is egotistical, proud of being a selfmade business success at the peak of his game, even though the cost of winning was painfully high. Author william paul young discusses differences between his new novel and his bestselling sensation, the shack, the process of transformation and the mean.
When i started reading this book, young introduces. Like you are the root, and only god knows that the flower. Cross roads is a 2012 christian fiction novel by author william p. The powerful story found in cross roads inspired and encouraged readers around the world. Cross roads book by william paul young thriftbooks. He awakens to find himself in a surreal world, a living landscape that mirrors dimensions of his earthly life, from the. William paul young books list of books by william paul. Paul young generated discussion among people all over the world, selling over 18 million copies. Cross roads follows anthony tony spencer, a shrewd and egoistical businessman. Anthony spencer is egotistical, proud of being a selfmade business success at the peak of his game, even though the cost of winning was painfully high. Cross roads is youngs second novel and while sophomore effo william paul youngs first novel, the shack, was a publishing phenomenon. My son, who has suffered from a rare blood disease and, in my opinion, ptsd, is in remission from his disease but. Cross roads is wm paul young sophomore effort after his new york times bestseller the shack which sold 18 millions copies. In 2007, an unknown authors book was published, and it was like a bomb exploded in the christian world.
The adventure draws tony into deep relational entanglements where he is able to see through the literal eyes and experiences of others, but is. It got me laughing, then sad and warm and laughing. William paul young on the controversies of reimagining eve. Young uses this device effectively in the shack, but perhaps it is just a tad tiresome when he uses it again in this book. In youngs latest novel, multimillionaire anthony spencer finds himself trapped in a coma and facing not only death, but the god hes managed to. Moira brown speaks with william paul young about his journey from. Following on from part one, we continue our talk with bestselling author wm paul young about new book cross roads. He awakens to find himself in a surreal world, a living landscape that mirrors dimensions of his. Using a creative story line to give insight into the unconditional love of god, cross roads is an great read for people who likes fictional books. Paul young, author of the international bestseller, the shack, tells a story of the incremental transformation of a man caught in the torments of his own creation, somewhere between heaven and. Cross roads will make you think, as well as cry and laugh out loud, often in the space of a few minutes kk christianity about wm paul young wm paul young was born in canada but raised by his missionary parents among a stone age tribe in the highlands of what was new guinea. I have discussed that book elsewhere, and now i turn to cross roads, young s recently released novel. Paul you the powerful story found in cross roads inspired and.
Never in the profound depths of his imagination did william paul young suspect what the last six years of his life would bring. Paul young wrote his first book, the shack, as a story to share with family and friends about faith and redemption. The shack author at a crossroads with new book book by chris carpenter program director. Like you are the root, and only god knows that the flower will be. Paul young is an amazing writer, very well written and expression of his thoughtsstory. Paul young has been called a heretic for the ways he vividly portrays gods love through his novels. The title of this book is cross roads and it was written by william paul young. Cross roads by the author of the shack wm paul young eden. Paul young, author of the international bestseller, the shack, tells a story of the incremental transformation of a man caught in the torments of his own creation, somewhere between heaven and earth.
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