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Summary: Beware of "so called experts" (Book critics)
Review: As others have pointed out regarding "professional book critics"
Just a quick parallel. Have you ever seen a movie that the critics denounced, yet thoroughly enjoyed it? This book helped me understand a part of being a good adventurous Christian man without being reckless. If this book is right for you, or if you even get one or two good points out of it. Be prayerful regarding it's message, thank God for the wisdom and recognize that as a man, you are moving in a positive direction. God Bless!
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Summary: Inspiring and Provoking
Review: John Eldredge has written the most profound book on explaining the heart of a man. His book touched me in that I found someone who has expressed so clearly the thoughts and feelings that most men have not been able to express. I began reading this on an airplane, and didn't want the plane to land to give me more time to read. This is a book that not only is inspirational for men, but a book that wives and mothers should read about the men in their lives. Eldredge's book set me on fire and encouraged me in a way that no book that I have read recently has been able to do. Once you've found your heart in the way that this book describes, your in for a life-changing experience. You can't read this book without experiencing an impact beyond description.
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Summary: Jesus was a bully
Review: Thanks to John Eldrege's Wild at Heart I finally understand that my hot-headed temperament fits perfectly in the Christian scheme. I now realize that those who accused me of being egotistical and constantly belittling others were, in fact, just out of touch with biblical truths. Christian men are too loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, gentlle, good, meek and - heaven help us - promise keepers. Not Jesus. He was a tough guy, obnoxious, rude and, quite frankly, a bully. Step aside, nice guys. The REAL Christ-like men are here.
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Summary: Rediscovering lost heart
Review: I love this book so much. It's very rare for me to find a book that can stop me in the middle of the page. John provided rich insight that made me think. His book changed the way I see myself. The content of this book is biblically true. I am planning to read it one more time. I recommended this book to many of my friends. It's a must read book for young men like myself.
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Summary: The Heart of God
Review: I want begin by saying this book (other than the Bible) has been the most helpful and insightful books that I have ever read. God has used it to truly take another leap in my Christian walk. Please note that Mr. Eldrege is an artistic person, like many of us are, including myself. He uses words to promote emotion and clearity. I have since read other books of his, they are also remarkable...
In this book Eldrege compares William Wallace to Jesus. He does not do anything out of context. He wants us to see the value to men that he had to offer. William Wallace died fighting for the freedom of his countrymen, he went against the flow in every way. Sound like someone you know? Or for some of you; heard of?
This is a great book to say in the least. I recommend it to anyone who wants to live life to its fullest.
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Summary: Greatest Book
Review: I never read books, but when I read the first chapter I could not stop reading. It has changed my life greatly. I'll recommend this book to all my friends and coworkers. WITH GOD'S LOVE
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Summary: Entertaining read
Review: I'm know I'm going to get hammered by a lot of people for this review, being so popular and all. Almost all the guys I know really love this book and it's catching on like wildfire amongst the females also. There are lots of reasons, not all of which I agree with, why females read it. I can generally say I agree with most of his principles, but there are some GLARING statements that wanted to make me throw the book across the room. In one section, the author makes a point that God is mysterious and has a "wild" side to Him, and b/c of this fact, it is okay for us men to be "wild at heart." The one statement that bothered me most and almost made me discredit everything he said was when he said that perhaps theologians over the past centuries have missed the point, because God is "wild." What? Calvin, Edwards, Augustine, Barth... I guess all these men were all missing the point? This connection is most disturbing and I see that the author makes a lot of points for presentation purposes, without hardly any Biblical evidence supporting his views... mind you, I would agree with most of it, but to make the Biblical connections as he does is shady. This book is an perfect example of style over substance. The reason why I gave it 3 starts instead of 1 was because most of points are agreeable, but they can easily be abused. And oh... that picture of the guy on the cover jumping from cliff to cliff with a backpack? Uhhh... that's not me. I would much rather play tackle football or basketball until the wee hours of the morning. All in all, though, Wild at Heart was an entertaining read. I can say that this is a Christian version of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. However, if you want Biblical substance for becoming a man of excellenc, I suggest reading any book from Douglas Wilson or Dallas Willard.
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Summary: Still applying concepts a month later
Review: Most books will have you thinking about it's concepts for a week or two and then the get lost in the memory banks. Rarely will you find a book that you will apply it's concepts on a regular basis. One month after first reading this book, I am still talking about it and applying the principles. It definitely changes your outlook on things. If you are a guy - this book is for you. Learn about battles, adventure and women - and get focused on your inner drive. Believe me, you will be better off because of it. As a result of this book, I am undergoing an adventure that I had completely denied for the last 12 years - and I'm loving every moment of it. Thanks for the re-focus, Mr. Eldredge, it really helped change the course of my life for the better.
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Summary: Fantastic book!!!
Review: An incredible book about the core issues/drives facing guys, that's great to help guys better define themselves and their goals, and to help girls better understand us. A book that most of my friends have read and everyone has loved and re-read numerous times. Even non-Christian friends have expressed a strong interest in reading this book after I shared some of what's in it.
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Summary: Live life the way you were meant to live it!
Review: A friend recommended I read this book. I thought I wouldn't like it. I was wrong. I was overwhelmed by the emotions this book released in me. This book uncovered the personal wounds that have kept me from enjoying life at the fullest. It revealed how I received these "wounds". It explained how I can avoid passing these wounds to my sons. I see my responsibilities as a father in a whole new way. My relationship with my 5 year old has never felt stronger. My relationship with God has been accelerated. I recommend this book to any father (especially children from 3-6 years old). My wife also read this book. She has since seen her role as a mother and wife in a whole new way.
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