The Cross and the Scalpel: The Untold Story
What's the rest of the story? While her husband was reaching out to lost souls among the street gangs of New York City, Gwen Wilkerson was fighting battles of her own. The wife of well-known inner-city preacher and author David Wilkerson, Gwen reveals a little-known side of the Wilkerson family as the reality of The Cross and the Switchblade played out in their lives. The Cross and the Scalpel chronicles Gwen's enduring faith in God through suffering, heartache and disease in herself and her daughters. Throughout every trial she found comfort and strength in God through prayer and Scripture.  Now, at the urging of many, including her husband, she shares her story of faith and hope in the shadow of her husband's successful ministry. Gwen's remarkable perseverance and faith are an inspiration for everyone, especially those struggling with health or marital problems, or with trusting God when life becomes difficult.  "Gloria and I are honored to give tribute to one of our heroes-a champion whose life is an example of God's grace in times of adversity."-from the foreword by Nicky Cruz