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Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul |  | Author: John Eldredge
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Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9
MPN: 9780785287964
ISBN: 0785287965
Dewey Decimal Number: 248
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Publication Date: January 3, 2006
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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,
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
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 Good work July 29, 2010
Michael Combs (Medford, OR)
So, I didn't think I would get much out of this book the second time around. The idea of revised and expanded editions amuse me like "live" albums for musicians...just a way to get more money.
You know what though...this book held up and kept on giving.
Wild at hear has the uncanny ability to get a man pumped up about being a man...and living life to its fullest because of it. It challenges you to be dangerous and take on that adventure you have been afraid of up to this point.
The additional content was great at explaining how to implement this. I mean the daily prayer is super long...not something I think I could do ever day...but it does stir the heart.
Every Christian man would be better after reading this book, in fact I shudder to think what great works of God could be done if Christian men acted in their fullness.
Now, I do rate this book a 3, because compared to a novel or other non fictional books...it is good...but not great. I think it can cause greatness but I got tired of the author quoting other men...it felt like my old college papers. I get it, but I want his thoughts more than those other men...I've read them before. Show me something new!
His stories can also be a bit "thick" in terms of what he was feeling at the time. I don't know anybody that actually tells stories in that matter in real life...in text...sure but not in real life. Talk to me like I am in front of you John.
An amazing author none-the-less that gives us intellectual guys a masculine leg to stand on...good work, now onward!
 Wild at Heart July 28, 2010
nickyarborough
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I guess I'm a little behind the times. I kept hearing about this book. A few years ago it was the book to read. I finally read it. This book was soooo good. I know there are a lot of books out there that help you dissect your personality, gender, and characteristic traits. All of those books leave me still wondering at the end. This book on the other hand, is truly beneficial for men. It clears up so much of the confusion of why men are...........well the way they are. We can't help it. It is how God designed us to be. John Eldredge does an anointed job of putting the wonder to an end. Truly a must read!
Outstanding Message, Even from a Female Reader's Perspective July 27, 2010
Pidjen
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I always thought this book would only be useful to men. However, when a free copy was offered to me by the Booksneeze (Thomas Nelson) program, in exchange for my honest review, I was glad to accept it. After reading this book, I wish I had purchased it years ago. Although written for men, this book offers women so much insight into men's thoughts, feelings and fears. The author describes what the Bible says about what a man is meant to be, that men are created in so many senses to be warriors, and how our culture, including the church, has tried to turn men into the exact opposite, to everyone's detriment.
Using Scriptural references, great quotations, and his own eloquent writing, Eldredge explains the hurdles men face in developing a Christ-like, warrior character. He challenges men to embrace their God-given character, to become men of strength, honor and courage, and to live in a close, passionate and constant relationship with God as Father, Savior, Brother, Mentor and Friend. Eldredge also describes the role and character of a Godly woman, how the woman's story complements the man's, and how God created man and woman to have different roles and characters that support and strengthen one another.
This book isn't just a "men should be this, women should be that" story. It is a book that challenges our everyday notion of Jesus as a passive martyr who seems more a victim than a Savior who was in total and absolute control of every second of His time here on earth. And the author challenges the reader to be the person God created him (or her) to be--not a victim or a martyr, but a passionate follower of Christ who knows and understands his or her earthly purpose. This message is bold, inspiring, thought-provoking and life-changing. I would recommend this book to any man or woman who wants to walk in God's purpose for his or her life.
Disclosure: I received this book free of charge from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their [...] blogger book reviewer program, in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. (Disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255, "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.")
Must Read for Moms of Boys! July 26, 2010
Kristy A. Kish (Ohio)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Most moms of boys will agree, raising sons is harder than ever in today's culture. We live in a society where masculinity is frowned upon and stifled in our schools, sports fields and even in our churches. Our sons are expected to stay seated, be quiet, and conform, when everything in them is telling them to do the opposite. Even moms don't truly understand why boys take such risks or where their need to explore and conquer comes from or why they can't seem to back down from a challenge.
In John Eldredge's book Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
he addresses the God-given urges that are placed on the hearts of males everywhere: a wound that needs to be healed, a battle to fight, a beauty to save and an adventure to live.
Wild at Heart, which has been re-released by Thomas Nelson Publishers as a revised and expanded version nearly a decade after its first publication, isn't a how-to for raising boys, but rather a sneak-peek into the inner workings of a man. Eldredge does an amazing job weaving his own personal story of emotional abandonment by his father, with snippets of adventure movies, stories of battle and observations about the often overlooked intrinsic differences between men and women.
Boys who are forced to conform to our society's watered-down version of masculinity are left feeling incomplete, insecure and defeated, Eldredge says. But those that are allowed to fully experience who God made them to be - the heroes, the warriors and the soldiers - grow up to be fulfilled and confident.
Eldredge is a counselor as well as an author, and has come into contact with so many men who weren't permitted to follow their hearts when they were younger, which has left them with the constant fear of being exposed as failures as adults. The author himself spent decades searching for acceptance and approval of his masculinity finally discovering that he could only truly find this with our Heavenly Father.
As a mom of two boys, I found Wild at Heart to be both refreshingly truthful and intimidating. My husband and I strive to provide our sons with the encouragement, trust and support necessary to grow them into brave men who love the Lord. But we so often find ourselves wanting to shelter and protect them rather than give them the freedom they so desperately need.
After reading this book, we're inspired to give our boys - especially our oldest - more responsibility, more of our trust and more opportunities to find what stirs their souls and ignites their passion.
This review was written for The MOB Society (Moms of Boys) at [...]. A copy of this book was provided to me by Thomas Nelson Publishers for review.
Wild at Heart by John Eldredge July 25, 2010
C. Van Zante (Sully, IA)
Wild at Heart is a nonfiction book that looks deep into the souls of men. Many men are searching for something in life and can't seem to find it. One thing they seek is excitement in life and to find their masculinity. Too often masculinity is buried deep within. God is a passionate God and He created men to be strong and explore the world.
The Wild at Heart Revised and Expanded Edition comes out ten years after the original Wild at Heart. Eldredge has looked back over the last decade and added a few things, but for the most part the idea is the same. I enjoyed the book as it made me think about who I am and my relationship with God. I know that the only way for me to survive this world is with the help of God. My only issue is that there should have been more emphasis on the Gospel, but overall an interesting read for men. Recommended.
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