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Summary: For men and women
Review: This book was very good and long overdue. I highly recommend this book to men and women. Jesus said 'whom the Son sets free is free indeed', we as Christians are not to live bound and linked to our past. If we are new creatures in Christ old things have passed away. Unfortunately for the majority of us this is not the case. We remain deeply tied and bound to our past. This book is the beginning for a new release and freedom for men who have a warped worldy view of manhood, and for the women in their lives. This book would make a good book for a men's Bible study or discipleship class. All women who are looking to marry or are already married should get a copy for themselves. You have to read this book more than once.
My only issue- some of the examples are cave manish, but this book is for men so I dealt with it. Other than that, excellent book.
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Summary: ???
Review: This book is for those faint-hearted, self-centered American Christian men who are spoiled by the comforts of this world. It is an imperfect gift God has used to help us get a little closer to Him, hopefully. However, if we believe we have found the purpose and fulfilment of our life after reading this book, we are deadly wrong. Keep seeking. The hearts and minds of many of us are so conditioned (brainwashed) by the current culture and the education we received that it is almost impossible for us to read anything deeper than this book. Hopefully our hearts can be opened up a little more so that we are ready to receive and be consumed by God's real Gift for us.
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Summary: It feels good to be a man....
Review: The book "Wild at Heart" is a wonderful guidebook, that will allow its readers to do some serious soul searching, however; it must be read in its entirety. This book, If broken into peices could become an W.M.D. ( weapon of mass destruction ). An adolescent or young man reading this book could self destuct if he did not allow himself to finish the reading and reflect on its message. If this book is read through and through though then readers may very well set their spirit free to fly with the eagles and pursue God with a pure heart. If our schools were truly free to teach children to think and not just learn, this would make an excellent course for both male and female pupils of any age by the way, to more truly and deeply appreciate the longing of a lonely man. Read this book and pass it on. You may very well find the person whom has been hiding for so long and decide you want to drop the facade.
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Summary: Touched My Broken Heart
Review: If you were raised by a loving father who encouraged, prayed with you, and demonstrated true masculinity, this book might not be for you. Wild at Heart touched me deeply because my father did none of those things. Eldredge knows what he is talking about when it comes to wounded men and I can't recommend this book highly enough. It has been greatly helpful to me and I will certainly read his other titles.
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Summary: A Dangerous Viewpoint
Review: I perceive two problematic themes running through "Wild at Heart".First is the idea that God's plan for a man is adventure. Several men who are good friends and mature Christians have told me this was their major (and favorable, to my surprise) reaction to this book. Throughout the book, Eldredge brings in the word "dangerous", implying that it's a major component in God's life as well as man's. While Eldredge can be assumed to be speaking metaphorically about the Lord, it's a stupid thing to say about the omni powerful God of the universe. He who is and was and ever shall be, Who holds all of His creation together by His own will - He faces no danger! Who can successfully oppose Him? I believe that if a man follows God's will, he will experience adventure, but said adventure isn't the point. The author's viewpoint is flawed because it is focused on man, not God. Our REASON for being here on planet Earth is to glorify God. For some, that means lying in bed with sickness praying daily for the saints. For others, it means torture and death in the jungle of Ecuador. The route taken, and the adventure quotient therein, is not the reason for the trip (life). Lives drawn to Christ are the measure of success, which we will not be able to adequately discern until after the "adventure." To use our own sense of satisfying adventure as the indication of being in God's will tends to put self on the throne rather than God. Just as any self-centered perspective will. Second is the recurring reference to Robert Bly, of "naked men beating drums in the forest" fame, with an implicit endorsement of this man without any qualifications at all. Bly is a pagan (or was when he wrote "Iron John") and Christians must always be careful about recommending non-biblical sources. There are more than enough Christian examples of men that God has provided; no need to use men that Satan has provided (let us not forget that there is no demilitarized zone in the spiritual war Christ described.) Now there are good points throughout the book as well: Masculinity cannot be properly bestowed or validated by women, men have the role here. Also, as he points out on pg 164, "the battle is in your mind." This is the most important point in the book and one most Christians fail to comprehend! I perceive that the favorable reaction so many Christian men have for this book is that they are not using their minds to examine it in light of Gods truth, they are responding emotionally to its "right sounding" message. Christians are to "test ALL things" - books by Christian authors are not exempt.
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Summary: A Gift for Anytime
Review: The premise is simple. Men were not created to be safe. Men were created for adventure and to change history, whether that means the history of a nation or of his own family. This is a call for men everywhere to step up to the plate. The book is not without problems. Eldredge often overstates his point, carries it for too many chapters, and adds a touch too much "macho". At times these can become so thick that they hide the nuggets of gold within the book. At other times they can become so inspiring that the reader wants to pick up the nearest sword and go slay a dragon. If the man who reads this book loves adventure, he will like this book.
If the man who reads this book wrestles with some scars from childhood, this book may be healing.
If the man who reads this book refuses to step up to the plate and shoulder responsibility, this book will challenge him.
If the man who reads this book is comfortable with himself, has worked through his childhood pains, and is willing to roll up his sleaves and give of himself to others (and unlike the impression I get from Eldredge, I believe there are such men), he might think the book doesn't relate to him. If a woman reads this book, she will be gifted with a glimpse of insight into the soul of a man. But it might be a confusing glimpse full of mixed signals, because not every man will relate to every portion of the book. All in all, the book would make an excellent gift and a good conversation starter.
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Summary: Revolutionary!
Review: The most revolutionary Christian book I have read. It shows God in such a new way, the Risk Taker, full of fun (I always knew there was more!); It helps one to discover who you are, what you want, not to give up on your dreams, but to dream them and to follow them - that the areas of your fears, are exactly where your strengths are - wow! It so beautifully explains the differences between a man and a woman, using different Bible characters to drive the message home; the importance of the father/son and father/daughter relationships, and yes, the author may as well have been telling my story as so much of what he writes about, is true and real life dramas. Thank you John Eldredge for writing this book - I am buying another 10 and sending them to different people, including my pastor!!
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Summary: Women, read this one!
Review: I don't enjoy cheesy, formulaic here's-how-to-understand-a-man books, so when a friend recommended this to me, I was skeptical. However, even though this book is easy to read, there is so much to digest that you'll want to limit yourself to a chapter a week! Eldredge has been given the gifts of wisdom and teaching, and his insights about men, women, and the God who created them are profound. This book changed my perception of the actions of men around me and helped me understand a little bit more what makes them tick.
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Summary: viagra for the heart
Review: Inspiration not doctinal teaching is Johns Ministry. He taps the beauty and power and mystery of stories, and ourselves in a grand story, using the media we understand today--movies. The same way I am sure the isrealites were inspired when they read stories of Davad and Goliath, Samsun, Giedeon, Elijah.----Yes I know, those concerned with theology alone will draw a huge distinction between the two. Just as the Pharasees looked at the law and testament, became exacting, and forgot the heart, these look at scripture. Let them critique my spelling, and because of this, know I am wrong.---This book is fresh mountain air in a musty church.
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Summary: Deep
Review: I was able to relate to almost everything he said in this book. It is the best book I have ever read.
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