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 | Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
Author: John Eldredge
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Binding: Paperback
Released: 2006-01-03
Sales Rank: 441
ISBN: 0785287965
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 2008-08-16 - Hook, Line, and Sinker
I read the book, saw the videos, and sat through the seminars at church, trying to keep an open mind. In the end, I was sickened and disgusted by the author's attempt to fuse the kingdom of Heaven with the earth below, and make the church try to act more like the world. His loose interpretation of scriptures along with his numerous examples drawn from Hollywood, et al, is really treading on dangerous ground. When we use our emotions and our "feelings" to gauge our relationship with God, instead of relying on what the Bible has to say, we are in trouble. Does Eldridge not realize that a lot of man's attributes are not what God originally intended, but are a result of man's fall from grace (original sin)? This book may make you feel good about yourself and be ready to go slay the proverbial dragon, but it is fantasy, NOT reality!!! The fact that millions of Christian men have bought into this nonsense "hook, line, and sinker" is a sad testament to how much the Church of Jesus Christ has succumbed to the enemy's seduction in modern times.
 2008-08-14 - Incredible! - Must Read!
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul This is an incredible book that literally was used by God to change my life for the better! John provides valuable insight into what makes a man tick, and what he longs for more than anything else. You MUST read this incredible book, or your life may likely suffer a HUGE loss!
2008-08-08 - Stereotyped, Sexist and Unbiblical
This would have to be one of the worst books i have ever had the misfortune to read, a fact that is made all the worse because the book has been read so widely by so many people, most of whom seem to imbibe its sexist attitudes completely uncritically.
From beginning to end the book presumes stereotypes of gender that would be laughable, if they weren't so widely accepted. According to Eldridge, at the heart of masculinity is the God given orientation to fight battles, hunt, and rescue beauties - a description the finds greater resonance with films such as Braveheart and Gladiator (which the author cites as proof of his point) than with the story of Jesus. Indeed, one wonders how the thought that "everyman needs to know he is powerful" might be reconciled with the value that Jesus seems to place in humility, meekness and mercy, and with his modeling of true humanity by turning the other cheek and taking the path of the cross.
But it is Eldridge's portrayal of women that really is sickening. For him, true femininity is to be found in the fantasy of being rescued by a night in shining armor. A women is at her best when she is being a women, says eldridge, and by that he means, when she is waiting to be rescued, led, inspired - a task that requires only that she try to "arouse, inspire, energize and seduce" (p. 192) her man. If his inspiration for masculinity is violent films, his idea of femininity comes from pulp romantic fiction.
How anyone can think this book is biblical and empowering is simply beyond me.
2008-08-06 - Wild at Heart is an Adventure!
I have spoken with friends whose churches have used this book with its guidebook for its small groups involving both MEN and WOMEN.
The beauty of having women involved in reading this book is
to understand men's needs more fully.
And, most importantly, the book validates the spoken and unspoken dreams that a man holds.
This book was exciting to me. In my church, it was used in a small group for men ONLY. I would have liked to see the book used in a class for women only. I felt that much was missed by NOT having women read it as well, to understand how the basic concepts of this book allow for a more compassionate, heartfelt, adventurous man to be part of the church, alive in his personal life, and powerful in his mission for his adventure with the beauty he chose for an exciting, loving, spiritual connection in his relationship with his wife.
An incredible book for Christ filled men and women to read!
Where appropriate, I have selectively encouraged both men and women I work with to read this book. And, I also gave copies of this book as gifts to several good friends of mine who enjoyed it.
A good read. A nurturing read. An exciting way of viewing and understanding men's needs.
Judy Laughton Lilley, M.A., Counseling and Psychology
2008-08-04 - What a crock...
This book has to be one of the most annoyingly offensive books that I have ever read in my life. Not only is scripture misinterpreted, but the author actually believes that certain activities, such as fishing, hiking, and beating the crap out of each other is what makes you a "real" man. John Eldredge has so much animosity towards "nice guys", that he compares them to Mr. Rogers and makes other such demeaning comments. If you don't hunt elk or go rock climbing, then you are made out to be totally worthless.
Well, I hate fishing. I occasionally enjoy a good hike, but I'm not crazy about it. I'm really not crazy about fighting, either. I guess I have a long way to go, according to Mr. Eldredge. Words cannot express how much I hate this book.
Don't waste your time reading this piece of junk.
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