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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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"Pretty good, not as good as the shack but still a good story and lessons. Its amazing the concepts that this author can produce. I love how he stretches my imagination and reminds me not to put God in a box."
— Tara (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Thoughtfully constructed.”
— San Antonio Express-News -
“Fans of William Paul Young’s The Shack have waited five years for his next novel, and Cross Roads does not disappoint.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review -
“Narrator Roger Mueller captures Tony’s emotions and thoughts in deep, rich tones that range from incredulity and dismay to laugh-out-loud humor…As delivered by Mueller, Tony’s ultimate gift—one only he can offer—provides new meaning to the meaning of ‘crossroads.’”
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“A provocative tale of healing and hope wrapped in a account of relationships, selfishness, trust, and choices.”
— Examiner.com -
“Another satisfying book from Young’s creative mind.”
— Bookreporter.com
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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A Publishers Weekly bestseller
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A San Francisco Chronicle bestseller
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A Wall Street Journal bestseller
Cross Roads Listener Reviews
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" I loved the Shack, its one of my favorite books. But I believe that at the time of its writing, Youngs version of Christian Universalism had not full coeleced, not fully formed. In the interview after the audio book he answers the question of universalism in the clear negative. He is not a universalist. However, Crossroads and I suspect Eve, show maturation of his Christian Universalist views which come out subtly in his second book. His non-fiction release confirms this for me. Openly. "
— BRUCE, 2/7/2022 -
" Awesome! Eye opening "
— Terri, 2/13/2014 -
" A fast read, one of those books that you know is just a fairy tale but still makes you feel hopeful. "
— Helen, 1/26/2014 -
" Amazing book!!!!!!!! Couldn't put it down!! "
— Kristine, 1/19/2014 -
" I enjoyed this book quite a lot. Read it in two days; a page turner. Lovely, emotive, spiritual themes. "
— Steve, 1/5/2014 -
" Absolutely loved this book!! A def must for anyone to read. "
— Bernadette, 1/2/2014 -
" many similarities to his first book. a good read. "
— Windi, 12/17/2013 -
" This is a great, make you think, inspirational read. "
— Bonnie, 11/30/2013 -
" The audio version was fantastic! "
— David, 11/21/2013 -
" I liked this even more than "The Shack". The author is sounding like CS Lewis (only a little easier to understand, for me) "
— Deb, 11/20/2013 -
" A feel good about yourself and humanity book. I was disappointed in the ending, I wanted it to end differently...but still good with beautiful imagery. "
— Mendy, 11/15/2013 -
" This one uses the same type of imagery as "The Shack" to relay the message. I enjoyed it and would recommend it :) "
— Lynnette, 9/27/2013 -
" Beginning of book was confusing like he didn't know how to write. Then once the story started it got a lot better even thou it is a deep story line. Concept was very good Like the Shack interesting ideas. "
— Viki, 4/26/2013 -
" Loved this book, similar yet different to The Shack. Enjoy reading this book-I know anyone would! "
— Jaccii, 3/17/2013 -
" Great book about death and dying and meeting God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Will really make you think. "
— Rick, 2/27/2013 -
" If you liked The Shack you will probably like this as well. Kept my interest. Appreciated the humor throughout. A couple of the characters are stereotyped but not in a way that is offensive. "
— Lola, 2/26/2013 -
" The shack was wonderful and I felt how blessed we are while reading...sad to say that this book doesn't even compare... "
— Cassie, 1/16/2013 -
" this was a great book. if you liked the shack, you will love this one. "
— Shelley, 1/12/2013 -
" Another great book By WM Paul Young!! He is great! "
— Brittney, 12/18/2012 -
" Could not get into this book, would not hold my attention. Maybe another time. "
— Charmaine, 12/5/2012 -
" The Shack was so good because it was so unexpected. This book was still good, but I missed the element of surprise. Mr. Young's theology is a little simplified, but still worth reading. "
— Mary, 11/3/2012
About William Paul Young
William Paul Young was born a Canadian and along with three younger siblings was raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was New Guinea (West Papua). The family returned to Canada, where his father pastured a number of churches for various denominations. By the time he entered Canadian Bible College, Paul had attended a dozen schools. He completed his undergraduate degree in religion at Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon. While in Oregon, he attended seminary and met and married Kim. Together they celebrate “the wastefulness of grace” with their six children, two daughters-in-law, and now two grandchildren.
About Roger Mueller
Roger Mueller is a well-known stage and television actor in Chicago. In addition, his radio and voice-over credits include Unshackled!, the Left Behind series, and the audio series Down Gilead Lane.