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Summary: Great Understanding of what a real man is
Review: John has untapped the secrets of a man's soul and leads you to expereince the truth of what it means to be a man and a woman. He is a gifted writer that helps understand why boys are boys and girls are girls without authenitcating the abuse that both have suffered from men that were not truly men. In my own journey to understand what a man is and how to raise my sons to be men I have not found a more helpful or insightful book.
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Summary: Wild at Heart
Review: If you are a 'free spirit' type of person you MUST READ this book!! You will see the 'free spirit' of God that the church has mistakenly tried to hide and quiet and hush. If you are a church-goer you will be set free to see the "wild" side of God and understand that your own wild side is a good thing and God-given. If you HATE CHURCH because of its prudish portrayal of God, give it (or at least God)one more chance by reading this book. You won't be disappointed. This book was so great I read it twice in a 3 week period. I'll probably read it again in a few months or so and I must send a thank you note to the author for how he has revolutionized my life in countless ways through this book. p.s. it's not just for men!
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Summary: An Accurate understanding of the real issues of men.
Review: As a mental health counselor I have often struggled to find materials which spoke clearly and directly to the fundemental issues my male clients struggle with. This book has been helpful in this regard for both my male and female clients. I consistantly find that my male and female clients state that Eldridge clearly states the basic needs of men and women. My female clients tell me that it helps them to understand there men. My male clients tell me that the book helps them understand the emptinees they have felt. We all agree that the book is not politically correct in that it challenges the feminist view of therapy that has dominated the field for the last thirty years.
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Summary: Women will be blessed as well as men!
Review: Every man and woman should read this book! I purchased a copy for myself and a male friend and it has been a meaningful experience. One of the main aspects that I liked about the book is that while it discusses the importance of the father in bestowing masculinity and femininity on his children, it does not stay there if you never experienced this. He reminds us that our relationship with God is critical as He is the only one who can truly make you whole.
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Summary: Mostly wonderful moments...
Review: After reading Anita Diamant's The Red Tent, my friends thought I needed to read a "man book," so I was pointed in the direction of Eldredge's Wild At Heart. Fully expecting to be insulted by his macho-tough-guy style, I was glad to find that, for the most part, I agreed with what he had to say. My male friends seem to say that Eldredge is right on in what he says about the masculine heart, and I applaud his stand-up attitude in taking responsibility for the health of his marriage and his relationships with his children. But I do think that he tends to limit himself when he describes the longings of men and women. It's a little too rigid at times.Aside from the chapters on gender, the sections that shone brightest for me were towards the end of the book, discussing vocation and calling. As I sift through my own confusion about what I should be doing with the rest of my life, Eldredge reminds me that my quest for fulfillment and success must first begin before the face of God, as I ask Him to reveal my true created nature. This book marks a major spiritual turning point for me as I recognize and accept some of the gifts I've been given and can now step forward in faith, unafraid of what others may think or say. Eldredge's style is highly engaging and thoroughly enjoyable to read. He makes ideas applicable and accessible by using many examples from popular media - music, movies, literature, etc. This is a great book to read and discuss as a group.
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Summary: Ye Shall Know the Truth...
Review: And the Truth Shall Set You Free. This book is perhaps the most important book I have ever read and I have read about 1/2 of Shakespeares plays, the Illiad, the Odyssey, the Aeneid, a lot of Socrates, Dante, Descartes, and Lord knows what else with over 180 Undergraduate College Hours. This book very accurately represented events in my life around the time I came to Christ. This book is close to it if it is not in fact the Truth. It is amazing in its ability to enlighten and explain and I even followed it's advice to cure a friend of mine of depression and dizziness. It is worth reading whether you believe or want to believe or not. I dare anyone to read it. I encourage everyone to read it. If you have ever wondered "what, how, or why?" about Anything, this book may fill your needs.
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Summary: CAUTION: THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE....
Review: Eldredge redefines what it means to be a "Christian man" in today's world and, say what you will about this book, HE'S RIGHT! Think about the Bible for a sec, it's not full of "nice guys," is it? No, it is full of risk-takers, revolutionaries, and adventurers. Every major figure in the Bible entered into a battle and it's clear that the battle goes on today. Today is D-Day and Eldredge calls us to battle against the Enemy, who exploits our wounds from the fall of Adam and Eve. This book may be unsettling because it encourages us to GET OFF OUR BUTTS and enter the fray. So all I can say is to keep an open mind and be prepared to answer the call. Jesus was no wimp and neither are we.
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Summary: Ignores the consequences of "wild and free"
Review: I grew up in the rugged country of West Texas where men have titles like roughneck, wildcatters, and the like. I read a book like this about 25 years ago when I was 17. Lured by the 'romance' of adventure, I set out along that course. Along the way, I realized there were consequences that the book (and this book) dreadfully ignore. The author uses 'fairly tale' examples from movies where the hero always wins and always gets the girl. My experience has shown that sometimes you do... and sometimes you lay on the ground in a pool of blood. There's no romantic adventure when you're waiting for surgery. There's no thrill to see your four year old son near death in ER. I've taken lots of risks. I raced motorcycles, borrowed huge sums of money, built buildings. But I've also crashed, brushed with death, paid back those huge sums, and fallen off of buildings. I don't think the author prepares men for the stark realities of the choices he suggests. My friend Tom was lured to the 'romance' of an oilfield drilling rig. It was exciting to drill for oil, to fit pipe, to stand on a rig derrick some 200 feet up. But when a platform collapsed on him and left him forever in a wheelchair, all of that changed. Now, going to the bathroom is a challenge. In conclusion, let me say that I agree with much of what the author says. But I think we must channel that adventurous spirit in a positive direction. It's not manly to desert your wife every weekend for hunting season. It's not Godly to take stupid risks that expose your family to financial failure. We must use common sense and make wise choices. Living dangerously is for fools.
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Summary: Not just a book for men!
Review: After reading this book I will not settle for just any man! The book brought out the desire in me to find a man that knows who he is in Christ. I don't want just a 'nice' guy. My heart longs to know a man that is dangerous and likes adventure. Yes, I need a man that will fight for me! I encourage all men and woman (single and married) to read this book with an open heart towards God. The Creator knows us so well and gave us desires that only He can fullfill. It is amazing to think of His love for His children. Eldredge simply put into words what has been on my heart and mind for years. There are longings within us that no man, woman, child, job, or achievement can satisfy. Until we are secure in the grace of God will we be able to unite with others the way we were ment to. I can't wait to give this book to so many people! I will also have to read it myself again.
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Summary: An Invitation to Live the Image of God
Review: For me, this book was life changing. You will recognize immediately the Truth expressed in these life giving principles. John hits the nail on the head time and again as to why men fail over and over to be "real men". As he as stated, this is not a book of 6 ways to be a better this or three ways to be a better that. This is an invitation to come alive; to discover what the image of God really is, and then live it.
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