Name: Wild at Heart
Rating: 3.82 (25 reviews)

John Eldredge

Eldredge believes that rather than being a Really Nice Guy, every man, "longs for battles to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue."

Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

Wild at Heart

Argues that Christian men, in their attempts to be nice guys, have abandoned their God-given passion and wildness, along with their heroic dreams, and invites them and the women who love them to rediscover their masculine hearts.

Joana Mae

Wild at Heart is a profound exploration of masculine identity and spirituality. Written by John Eldredge, this Christian non-fiction book delves deep into understanding the core desires and needs of men's souls. The author presents compelling arguments about how modern society has often misunderstood or suppressed authentic masculinity. Through biblical references, personal anecdotes, and cultural observations, Eldredge discusses how men are created with specific desires: a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. He argues that these desires are God-given and essential to understanding male spirituality. The book challenges conventional wisdom about male identity, particularly within Christian contexts. While some readers might find certain viewpoints controversial, Eldredge's passionate writing style and genuine concern for helping men discover their authentic selves is evident throughout. As a woman reading this book to better understand masculine psychology, I've found it offers valuable insights into male perspectives and emotional needs. The author's discussions about how men process emotions, face challenges, and seek purpose are particularly enlightening. However, readers should approach some of the gender generalizations with a critical mind, understanding that individual experiences may vary. Despite this, the book remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand masculine spirituality and identity from a Christian perspective.

John Eldredge revises and updates his best-selling, renowned Christian classic. God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires-aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a "nice guy." It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and bored to death. In this provocative book, Eldredge gives women a look inside the true heart of a man and gives men permission to be what God designed them to be-dangerous, passionate, alive, and free.

I read this book over ten years ago, and it remains one of the only books I've read that I felt described my experience of life succinctly and accurately. A book that I've read multiple times and will no doubt pick up again in the next few years.

Fred Rivett

I loved this book and couldn’t stop listening to it. I’ve read the women’s version (Captivating) and they are both phenomenal and life-changing. This book has helped me understand the men in my life better, and how God heals and inspires them to run towards Himself.

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Dom Rupp

First off, ALL CAPS THIS BOOK IS NOT ONLY FOR MEN. Oh my word it is not only for men. Yes, it speaks to the untamed nature of who a man is but whoa, there is so much truth here. Strength is how the Father’s voice speaks, surrender is how we get there, and living with a misunderstood heart in this world (because we are living from the Father) is part of the adventure. From the many men I’ve had the pleasure of asking the question to, most unanimously say that the Father is who they are closest to in the entire Trinity. It really showed me that the Father’s voice is really the most organic voice of what a man hears in his own unique spiritual life, and that is truthfully so beautiful. 

haha the only thing I would have to comment about is how Eldredge basically compared Mother Teresa to a noodle — which, if you lived in spiritual desolation for twenty years, founded an entire missionary ministry, strapped yourself alongside gang members and the poorest of the poor on street ministry and are only about 4’5” tall, I’m guessing there’s laughter up in Heaven for saying something like that. She’s probably sitting right beside Jesus at this very moment. Not a noodle.

Presents a challenge to Christian men to look at the secret longings of their hearts and recover their masculinity.

Wild at Heart Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

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