- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson (April 7 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0785264698
- ISBN-13: 978-0785264699
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.2 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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- #89 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian Living > Women's Issues
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From Publishers Weekly
John Eldredge became the Robert Bly of evangelicalism with his blockbuster Wild at Heart. Now he teams up with his wife, Stasi, to encourage women to connect with their deepest desires. To facilitate this, the Eldredges reveal in the first chapter what every woman's three core desires are: to be romanced, to play a role in her own adventures and to display beauty. (This formula will be familiar to Eldredge's fans, as Wild at Heart offered a similar tripartite model of men's desires.) The rest of the book is an extended reflection on these three impulses. Drawing heavily on popular films to prove their points, the Eldredges warn that most women tend to become either controlling or needy. Godly women, in contrast, should see God as the ultimate lover, and look to Eve (and not, say, J. Lo) as their model. Also, women should form close, intimate friendships with one another, à la Ruth and Naomi or the ladies in Fried Green Tomatoes. These are all unoriginal themes, which evangelical women's writers have been recycling for years. Christian readers who embrace a robust egalitarianism will not find the Eldredges' perspective congenial. Regardless, the book is likely to fly off the shelves, purchased by all those women who gave Wild at Heart to their husbands, brothers and dads. (Apr. 14)
Book Description
Every little girl has dreams of being swept up into a great adventure, of being the beautiful princess. Sadly, when women grow up, they are often swept up into a life filled merely with duty and demands. Many Christian women are tired, struggling under the weight of the pressure to be a good servant, a nurturing caregiver, or a capable home manager.
What Wild at Heart did for men, Captivating is doing for women. Setting their hearts free. This groundbreaking book shows readers the glorious design of women before the fall, describes how the feminine heart can be restored, and casts a vision for the power, freedom, and beauty of a woman released to be all she was meant to be. By revealing the core desires every woman shares-to be romanced, to play an irreplaceable role in a grand adventure, and to unveil beauty-John and Stasi Eldredge invite women to recover their feminine hearts, created in the image of an intimate and passionate God. Further, they encourage men to discover the secret of a womans soul and to delight in the beauty and strength women were created to offer.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Every Woman is Beautiful,
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This review is from: Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Womans Soul (Hardcover)
Captivating is about the beauty of women who are true followers of Jesus. Written by John and Stasi Eldredge it is a discussion of how they believe that at the core of a woman's heart God has instilled a need to live a life that develops the beauty in a woman's soul which shines through her physically and spiritually. They continually focus on the fact that God loves each woman and that all of God's creations are beautiful. At first I was reluctant to start to read it, I have read so many Christian women's books that seem only to intensify the guilt that I am not 'perfect' and have really no chance of following their instructions to become 'perfect'. However right at the beginning Stasi addresses that feeling by confessing that she also hates those books so, hope begins. I like their take on the phrase "ezer kenegdo". That God created Eve not as an afterthought but rather as a crowning glory, or final touch, to his creation of the beauty and marvels of Earth. That as an ezer kenegdo a woman is essential and irreplaceable in a man's life. I found that my mind was engaged with this view and all it's substantial ramifications. Although there were some areas of the book that I found I couldn't relate to like some of the chapters of different areas of problems for different women all in all I definitely learned a few things and will read it a few more times for I am sure that I will learn something new each time. I did have difficulty with the many referrals to "Lord of the Rings" which I haven't read but they didn't really detract too much from the gist of the message. Although the prayers at the back of the book have some relevance, I can't see someone actually getting all the way through the Daily Prayer for Freedom more than once. This book would be good for a woman's group and a study guide is also available. I think 4 stars.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their [...] book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255
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Love this book!,
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This review is from: Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Womans Soul (Hardcover)
Excellent book with lots of helpful advice for women of all ages and types. Purchased it for a friend, too.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
best woman's book,
By margie (Cape Breton , N.S.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Womans Soul (Hardcover)
I read alot and say to all you women out there, you must read this one, it will do your spirit good. It made me feel so good about myself, which is not usual for me. She covered many deep areas, going deep into my very being, and pulled up all the emotion of pain and aloneness, and showed me that I have life and beauty there, to share, just like Stasi did, exposing herself to the world. Thank you for this book John and Stasi Eldredge.
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