Cross Roads - Hardcover

Young, Wm Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1455528536 ISBN 13: 9781455528530

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company, 2012

Synopsis

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.

Anthony Spencer is egotistical, proud of being a self-made business success at the peak of his game, even though the cost of winning was painfully high. A cerebral hemorrhage leaves Tony comatose in a hospital ICU. He 'awakens' to find himself in a surreal world, a 'living' landscape that mirrors dimensions of his earthly life, from the beautiful to the corrupt. It is here that he has vivid interactions with others he assumes are projections of his own subconscious, but whose directions he follows nonetheless with the possibility that they might lead to authenticity and perhaps, redemption. 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 consequences of hiding his personal agenda and loss that emerge to war against the processes of healing and trust. Will this unexpected coalescing of events cause Tony to examine his life and realize he built a house of cards on the poisoned grounds of a broken heart? Will he also have the courage to make a critical choice that can undo a major injustice he set in motion before falling into a coma?

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Review

One of the most faith-enhancing books I have ever read. (Bear Grylls on THE SHACK)

This book has the potential to do for our generation what John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress did for his. It's that good! (Eugene Peterson on THE SHACK)

This book is speaking loud and clear to a lot of people (The Independent on THE SHACK)

Bunyanesque - bold, imaginative, humane and funny (Church Times on THE SHACK)

Once again we have an interesting depiction of the Trinity but I was really taken by the breaking down of the 'wilderness of his soul' that the lead character experiences whilst in his coma. Certainly one to spark some lively discussions... (Together)

Ruthless Tony spencer rates success by the amount of real estate properties he owns. Charismatic when in need of information, or anything to augment success, he is ruled by the need to increase and maintain his capital. Divorcing and then remarrying his wife only to fully destroy her- physiologically, financially and legally- his only concern is to maintain the upper hand. Yet, there are moments when he succumbs to alcohol and remembers the faults in his actions, the things he has lost. With a second chance, he either has to make right the things he has done , or give someone a chance at a better life. (Church of England Newspaper)

The strength of this novel is its ability to face up to the realities and tragedies of life; as a result, it could be a great book to lend a friend who has given up on faith... If you liked The Shack, you will love this book (Christianity Magazine)

Book Description

This second novel from Wm Paul Young, author of international bestseller THE SHACK, is an inspiring and provocative story of a man who only realises how bad his life has been when it's too late - yet is miraculously given a chance to put things right. Will he take it?

Edition details

• Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1455528536
• ISBN 13: 9781455528530
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480