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Summary: I get it!!!
Review: I get it. I finally get it. I have always had a hard time figuring out the heart of a woman. I know this book is about men, but I finally understand why women are the way they are, and its beautiful. The heart of God is multi-faceted, and the woman is the embodyment of the tenderness, caring, nurturing part of the heart of God, that was placed there by divine design. The balance between logic and emotion which is the fulcrum of diversity between men and women is so simply stated in this book that I wonder how I missed it for so many years. It is one of the most refreshing and helpful books I have read for understanding me, my wife, my father and my son.
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Summary: Wild at Heart
Review: This book is changing my life. I am a person who can count on both hands how many books that I have read. Books that others have suggested that I read because they could not put them down, I would purchase and put them down with ease because they did not keep my attention and did not speak to my heart. My thanks to John Eldredge for being honest and baring his soul for me so that I can get in touch with my own. This book is very timely. I will read it again after I finish it the first time.
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Summary: Go to the source instead...
Review: If you want to know how to be a good Christian man...read the New Testament. This book skips the parts about "the greatest of these is love" and "turn the other cheek" and "blessed are the peacemakers" and many, many others. It is riddled with stereotypes and poor interpretation of scripture. The author takes outdated notions of what it means to be a man and tries to pass them off as biblical truth. It takes a lot more courage and wisdom to be one of the "nice guys" that the author disparages than it does to be one of his "wild at heart warriors." This is a hurtful and destructive view of manhood.
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Summary: Mercenary or Warrior?
Review: Eldredge's Wild at Heart will strike a chord with many men. "A mercenary fights for pay....The quality of a true warrior is that he is in service to a purpose greater than himself." How many men are mercenaries in that they go to battle (work) each day to help achieve someone ELSE's dream rather than their own. Eledredge argues that men were meant to be warriors rather than mercenaries.Eldredge asks the questions, "What would you do if you had permission to do what you really wanted? What makes you come alive?" He goes on to suggest, "Don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive because what the world needs are men who have come alive!" Wild at Heart is a good tool for introspection for men and a good reference for women who want to better understand the men in their lives. It is a bit heavy on the movie references for my taste (Every man dies. Not every man really lives - William Wallace). But the the analogies to Braveheart, Gladiator, etc. may resonate with many men. This is a good book and well worth reading especially for those who are facing a significant life change that may have them questioning their direction.
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Summary: Taming, but could open some new avenues for you.
Review: A very unusual book that describes mens God given innate behaviour, more so identity, but I feel this book was written more so for women, for many reasons. One I believe John is speaking for men from himself, he wants to show his own feelings in this book to help women free themselves of the petty cares of men. In other words, let it go, forget it, and be free. That is just one reason, one that no one else mentioned. This is a fantastic book and can open up some new Via's for both men and women. The book is Biblical Christian based, I am not however so I tend to be critical of the possibilities. If you are not biblical and want a real good book on freedom, passion and adventure you will discover, I must recommend reading SB 1 or God By Karl Mark Maddox.
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Summary: This book will speak to you!
Review: Fantastic read! Mr. Eldredge has a gifted writing style that allows the reader to roll with the words as if in conversation with one of your friends. In fact, you will find parallels to the conversations you have had or sometimes were too embarassed or not insightful enough to have with your male friends. The meaning of what it is to be a man and the fights we have in our minds jump off the pages of this book. This book lived up to every raving review that drove me to read it in the first place.
It is for the Christian man and the non-believer in that it puts the voice of man first without condemnation. It will prove insightful on how to raise your sons and daughters and it will improve your relationship with your spouse. Truly a brilliant piece of work that you will share with your friends. I did!
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Summary: Food for Thought
Review: Society HAS emasculated men during the past several decades. It was refreshing to have their innate differences brought to light and heralded. Through the reading of this book, I was given a new appreciation for, and a better understanding of my husband. Poor guy! All along I've been trying to tame him! This book is for women as well as men. The beginning section helps us understand men better, and the end can be applied to both men and women. I think "the wound" was overemphasized. This whole middle section lagged for me, and my husband as well. It would be helpful for anyone who has been deeply hurt in childhood, but I disagree when Eldredge says every child has experienced this. I think it is possible to grow up with a halfway normal childhood into an emotionally healthy adult. I wonder if Eldredge gives enough consideration to different temperaments? I'm sure most men could relate to what he claims is at their core, but I would hate for a man to think he must be gay because he can't identify with the man described in the book. I also wished he'd given a little more attention to self-control and other Fruit of the Spirit that might take some extra work for men, who are wired with this natural aggression. I winced when he talked about fighting rather than turning the other cheek - not because I'm a woman and am uncomfortable with fighting - believe me, there are plenty of times I'd rather fight! Jesus was NOT a wimp, but He did practice humility when it came to his personal rights. Isaiah 42:2 talks about the quiet, submissive demeanor of Christ. "He will not cry out, nor raise His voice." There's another verse that I can't find right now that talks about Him being insulted (bullied) and yet He remains quiet. We can't always cater to our innate nature. There are many tendencies to which I am prone, due to my basic disposition, make-up as a woman and sinful human nature that I have to fight, not encourage. I'm glad I hung in there; I almost stopped reading halfway through. In the end he emphasizes that man's answers are found in God - that's where he'll find strength and adventure. (He talks about this throughout the book, but man seems to be more of the focus earlier on.) He encouraged me to revisit total surrender of my life to God.
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Summary: THIS IS AN INSPIRED BOOK!
Review: The other day I caught a commercial where a guy surfed the whole internet in just a few minutes because he bought some really fast service. I hope there are so many reviews on this book that he can never finish! This is simply a great book about the true "God given" desires of the passionate masculine heart, and it has some very penetrating insights about what it means to be a father and a husband as well. "Wild at Heart" was recommended to me by a friend who I admire deeply and after reading it, I bought copies for both of my sons. My wife is reading it, and a mens group has been formed, not to re-hash the book, but to rediscover ourselves in light of the excitement that has surfaced. This book is about turning males into men. If your life seems a little dry, "Wild at Heart" might just put some juice back into it!
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Summary: What all Christian men should know~
Review: This book is like a must-see movie! So many times you'll find yourself saying "yeah" agreeing with the deep down emotions that men are built with and have a desire to outwardly express. It actually takes you back through your OWN life and highlights the times when you really felt like a man. I can easily say that you will have a different perspective of life after reading this book regardless of your age, size, race, status, or if your married or not.
Have fun with it.
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Summary: Buy Multiple Copies and Give to Friends!
Review: Ok, I'm half joking and half-serious. This is a book that ALL men, Christian or non-Christian, should read. Don't listen to the women who criticize this book! Ironically, my mother gave me this book, so I thought it was going to be another self-help book and I shoved it aside. My brother used the book as his mousepad, so I eventually picked it up out of curiousity and just could NOT put it down. WOW!! This guy cuts thru the thick of everything. When the author quoted mothers as often saying, "Don't grow up to be like your father," this guy knew exactly what he was talking about. From his experience as a counselor, he's obviously seen enough. To be honest, not many books keep my attention long enough to read completely through, but this book is fun to read. His humorous stories will make you double-over with laughter, but sometimes will make your eyes teary. But, overall, it's is a must-read for every man out there. You might think the guy is stereotyping. But, the fact is, many guys do face insecurities deep, deep down in their psyche. Maybe I wouldn't consider the author an expert on female psychology, but he certainly can talk straightforward man-to-man. A friend of mine told me that churches spend a lot of money on women's ministries, but that the people they *really* need to be ministering to in these times are men! Many men stay away from churches because Christianity has been "softened" and they think that church is for women.
So I like how Eldredge casts characters of the Bible in the "warrior" light so that you can see how men can fit naturally into God's ultimate design. EXCELLENT BOOK!!!!!
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