Victor

by Victor Torres, Nicky Cruz, Don Wilkerson (Foreword)

Fans of The Cross and the Switchblade will love Victor. It is the true story of Victor Torres, who moved with his family from their native Puerto Rico to Brooklyn, New York, in search of a better life. Their American dream, however, quickly faded into a nightmare when young Victor was introduced to gang life on the New York streets. Within a few years, teenage Victor had set up a lucrative drug-trafficking business in an attempt to help his financially struggling family. But Victor quickly became enslaved by his own drug addiction, as his parents, Manuel and Lila, desperately searched to find a way to help their son. Through the persistent prayers of Victor’s mother and the ministry of David Wilkerson, Victor’s parents realized that a faith-based rehabilitation program was their last chance to rescue their son. After a series of personal tragedies, Victor experienced a life-altering encounter with the Lord that changed everything. In this companion book to the award-winning movie of the same name, Victor Torres himself takes you through his journey, from tragedy to triumph, a living example of the power of redemptive freedom found only in Christ. 

178 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 7, 2017

Reviews

[Rachel Witmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

It had been a while since I read a book like this. The power that Jesus gave Victor to overcome his addiction and experience freedom from withdrawal symptoms was incredible! Interestingly, Victor found help in the middle of his addiction at a center started by Dave Wilkerson. Victor dedicated his life to telling other drug users about salvation and saw thousands and thousands of people give their lives to Jesus. He and his wife eventually moved to Richmond, VA and have a successful organization there reaching out to men, women, and youth who have addictions and other great troubles.