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Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
By: John Eldredge Publisher: Thomas Nelson Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Thomas Nelson Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 224 Publication Date: January 03, 2006
Product Description: Helping men rediscover their masculine heart, this guide to understanding Christian manhood and Christian men offers a refreshing break from the chorus of voices urging men to be more responsible, reliable, dutiful… and dead. God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires-aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a "nice guy." It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and bored to death. In this provocative book, now available in trade paper, Eldredge gives women a look inside the true heart of a man and gives men permission to be what God designed them to be-dangerous, passionate, alive, and free.
Amazon.com Review: If Christian men are going to change from a pitiful, wimpy bunch of "really nice guys" to men who are made in the image of God, they must reexamine their preconceptions about who God is and recover their true "wild" hearts, writes bestselling author John Eldredge in Wild at Heart: Discovering a Life of Passion, Freedom, and Adventure. Eldredge throws down the gauntlet--men are bored; they fear risk, they refuse to pay attention to their deepest desires. He challenges Christian men to return to authentic masculinity without resorting to a "macho man" mentality. Men often seek validation in venues such as work, or in the conquest of women, Eldredge observes. He urges men to take time out and come to grips with the "secret longings" of their hearts. Although the book succeeds best in its slant toward a male audience, it also strives to help women understand the implications of authentic masculinity in their relationships with men. Eldredge frames the book around his outdoor experiences and appealing anecdotes about his family, sprinkling the text with touches of humor and overlying everything with heartfelt passion. Even as he mixes eclectic ideas about masculinity from popular movies such as Braveheart with classic words from Oswald Chambers, and lyrics from the Dixie Chicks with stories from the Bible, he points to only one answer for men searching for their true wildness of heart. Writes Eldredge, "The only way to live in this adventure ... with all its danger and unpredictability and immensely high stakes ... is in an ongoing, intimate relationship with God." --Cindy Crosby
Very Good Book! I think this book along with John & Stasi's Captivating are must reads for anyone wanting to understand how men and women think. I would also suggest Men Are From Mars/Women Are From Venus. All 3 are WONDERFUL books and have a lot to teach!!!
Wild at Heart I wish I had read this book as a young man. It is truly life changing and I've purchased multiple copies to give to open minded friends.
Wild at Heart Great book. Really helps a man know why he behaves the way he does. Helps us men understand God.
Loved it. Hated it. Well thought out and supported, the author makes a strong case for honoring one's masculine side. This idea has an important place in contemporary society. That is the contribution this book makes.
On the other hand, I'm troubled. What's wrong with being a paradox-incredibly masculine AND sensitive? No one around a man who "has it all" ever complains about his empathy, listening skills, etc.
Giving this book to a young man who is unsure of himself could be harmful. In one real way, Eldredge has carefully outlined his vision for himself. Join him, if you will, but also consider that each man has the right and duty to define himself. How many of us have worried over whether Edison, Puccini or JFK was a "real" man? We've accepted those men for who they were. Did they fit the mold? Is there a mold?
If there is a challenge to be met, and there is, it is to fully become the man that you have the potential to be. --Jack H. Bender, author of Disregarded: Transforming the School and Workplace through Deep Respect and Courage
Answering The Tough Questions We're using this in our Men's Ministry group at church, and it has been the catalyst for many thought provoking discussions. Men often don't try to tackle the tough issues in life and that can become a stumbling block for the relationships in their lives. We're wired differently than women, and that's okay. This book helps to break that open as kind of a manual to the man's heart. A very stimulating read.
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