William paul young was born a canadian and along with three younger siblings was raised among a stoneage tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was new guinea west papua. Jul 04, 2012 cross roads, like the shack, will cause another cascade of these types of unanticipated, distinctly positive outcomes for a diverse and broad audience. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Awakening from a coma in icu, anthony spencer finds himself with a surreal new power. Paul young returns with a revealing story of one mans. At times i laughed outloud as i listened to the book alone. 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.
His other works include crossroads and the soon to be released, eve. He suffered great loss as a child and young adult and now enjoys the wastefulness of grace with his family in the pacific northwest. This 365day devotional contains meaningful quotes from cross roads along with insightful and thoughtprovoking prayers written by the author, wm. Only the second book by wm paul young, author of surprise bestseller the shack, cross roads is an incredibly complex and ambitious book which needs to be read slowly, carefully and thoughtfully, and ideally with a notepad to hand. Tony spencer is a character i had problems getting to grips with. 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. Cross roads follows anthony tony spencer, an egotistical businessman that went from being a poor foster child to a successful. This book will change readers, just like the shack has. 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.
Youngs latest book lies we believe about god has also been the subject of criticism. Wm paul young has released his followup to the shack. Paul young portrayed the triune god in ways that challenged. Paul young will discuss and sign his new book, cross roads, 7 p. To write cross roads, he went on a retreat and churned out 35,000 words in 11 days. A cerebral hemorrhage leaves tony comatose in a hospital icu. Moira brown speaks with william paul young about his journey from cleaning toilets to becoming a bestselling author for the shack and now crossroads wm. Cross roads by william p young book cover, description, publication history. Could it be that god thought so much of his son paul and his book that he said, i want the world to read this. Follow along and experience their trials and tribulations, and pray that tony can.
Dec 31, 2012 one of the biggest publishing phenomena of late, the shack by wm. This one is amazing i was looking for books narrated by roger mueller, as he narrated a couple other books ive. Author william paul young discusses differences between his new novel and his bestselling sensation, the shack, the process of transformation, relationships and the meaning of the title cross roads. William 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. In cross roads, young creates for us a new central character and a new situation.
Exploring themes of redemption and restoration, cross roads is an inspiring and provocative story of a man who only realises how bad and regretful his life has been when its too late. He awakens to find himself in a surreal world, a living landscape that mirrors di. With his open, revealing style he takes the themes of the shack and his readers, on a new and unexpected journey. After a shaky, but eventually successful launch into the world of literature, young has published his second novel, cross roads, through faithwords. Paul young was born a canadian and raised among a stone age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of former new guinea. Cross roads by william paul young overdrive rakuten. Years ago i read the shack and absolutely loved the book. Young uses this device effectively in the shack, but perhaps it is just a tad tiresome when he uses it again in this book. From the author of the bestselling novel the shack and the new york times bestsellers cross roads and eve comes a compelling, conversational exploration of twentyeight assumptions about godassumptions that just might be keeping us from experiencing his unconditional, allencompassing love. This 365day devotional contains meaningful quotes from cross roads along with insightful and thoughtprovoking prayers written by the author, william paul young, who also wrote the phenomenal best seller, the shack. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Like what one regards as interruptions are precisely ones life.
About cross roads 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. Five years ago, wm paul young wrote the shack and changed the lives of millions. Cross roads, is the second groundbreaking christian novel from wm paul young. Cross roads quotes by william paul young goodreads. When he realizes that his house of cards is built on somebody elses broken heart, will he have the courage to set things right. From the author of the bestselling novel the shack and the new york times bestsellers cross roads and eve comes a compelling, conversational exploration. William paul young, author of the international bestseller.
Now, cross roads reflections provides an opportunity for you to revisit tony and his redemption journey in a fresh and unique way. It got me laughing, then sad and warm and laughing. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read cross roads. Curled up on her palm was a flouranointed necklace with a gold cross at the end.
The powerful story found in cross roads inspired and encouraged readers around the world. Paul young is an amazing writer, very well written and expression of his thoughtsstory. The book was released on november, 2012 by faithwords and centers on a. Cross roads by william paul young pdf free download ebook. Youngs eve was released on september 15, 2015 by howard books. It made me laugh out loud many times, it made me cry and it made me ponder about my lifes priorities and relationships. But boy was i wrong the book evoked a full range of emotions. But shes used to my capricious, intellectual aversion to popular books, so. William paul young books list of books by author william. Oct 11, 2019 read the soft copy of this book anytime, anywhere and download it for free. William 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.
This second novel from wm paul young, author of international bestseller the. Meet anthony spencer, a rich and powerful man who feels compasion for no one. William paul young books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. Meet cabby, a boy suffering from down syndrome and his sister lindsay, who has her own cross to bear. About cross roads anthony spencer is egotistical, proud of being a selfmade business success at the peak. The next blockbuster from the author of the 18 million copy bestseller the shack. Inside other case, little folks like to read book cross roads by young, william paul author sep20 paperback. Sep 21, 2012 the success of his first book meant young no longer needed a day job. Young s eve was released on september 15, 2015 by howard books.
See all books authored by william paul young, including the shack. Cross roads, like the shack, will cause another cascade of these types of unanticipated, distinctly positive outcomes for a diverse and broad audience. Paul young generated discussion among people all over the world, selling over 18 million copies. He now lives oregon with his wife and is the father of six children. Young s latest book lies we believe about god has also been the subject of criticism. I have discussed that book elsewhere, and now i turn to cross roads, youngs recently released novel. One critic, tim challies, says young is a universalist, teaching that everyone is saved.
One of the biggest publishing phenomena of late, the shack by wm. Admittedly, cross roads is definitely intended for the christian market, but christians at least this one want something fresh, too. Nov 27, 2012 author william paul young discusses differences between his new novel and his bestselling sensation, the shack, the process of transformation and the meaning of the title cross roads. Could it be that god thought so much of his son paul. Paul young, author of cross roads paul young wrote his first book, the shack, as a story to share with family and friends about faith and redemption. Paul young, who also wrote the phenomenal bestseller, the shack. Young s second book, cross roads, was published on november, 2012 by faithwords. Paul young, is similar to his first book the shack in that the holy trinity has a starring role in the book. William paul young was born in canada and raised among a stone age tribe by his missionary parents in the. Cross roads is a 2012 christian fiction novel by author william p.
Youngs second book, cross roads, was published on november, 2012 by faithwords. Author william paul young discusses differences between his new novel and his bestselling sensation, the shack, the process of transformation and the meaning of the title cross roads. Wm paul young some folks read cross roads or the shack. Cross roads blue ridge download consortium overdrive. Wm paul young is the author of number one new york times best selling book, the shack.
Curled up on her palm was a flouranointed necklace with a gold cross at the end, fragile and feminine. William paul young was brought into the world a canadian and raised among a stone age clan by his minister guardians in the good countries of previous new guinea. Nov, 2012 download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read cross roads. You can choose the best book if you appreciate reading a book. Now, cross roads refelctions provides an opportunity for you to revisit tony and his redemption journey in a fresh and unique way. He endured extraordinary misfortune as a youngster and youthful grownup and now appreciates the inefficiency of. I avoided his bestseller, the shack, when everyone in my congregation was reading it and my wife was telling me how good it was.
William paul young personal site william paul young is an author of canadian origin whose bestknown work is the novel that moved countless people across the world, the shack. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Paul young talks about his book cross roads author of the shack talks about his. The family returned to canada, where his father pasture. The success of his first book meant young no longer needed a day job.
To write cross roads, he went on a retreat and churned out 35,000 words in. Anthony spencer is egotistical, proud of being a selfmade business. I didnt think that cross roads could measure up to the it. Read the soft copy of this book anytime, anywhere and download it for free. Yes, i even enjoyed his book the shack, and i enjoyed immensely his latest book cross roads. Paul young, author of cross roads paul young wrote his first book, the shack, as a story to share with family and friends about faith and. This is a book that is spiritually sound and especially motivational in the area of selfexamination for those who are seekers or. Where tragedy confronts eternity, and cross roads, and more on.