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

Helping men rediscover their masculine heart, Wild at Heart, a guide to understanding Christian manhood and Christian men, offers a refreshing break from the chorus of voices urging men to be more responsible, reliable, dutiful ... and dead. God designed men to be dangerous, says Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in every boy's heart: 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's 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.

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Reviewed by Eric Spaar (Harrisburg, PA), February 02, 2010

I think this book does address what I see missing from many men's lives....those of a mundane, powerless, riskless, existence; and a misunderstanding of Jesus. Very important in a society that no longer initiates men properly.

Reviewed by Bonita Haer (Craig, MO), December 26, 2009

This book gives us an understand of what a man was created for and that he shouldn't be put into the box that our churches have tried to put him into. It can also give women a much better understanding of men.

Reviewed by James Masumoto (Waianae, HI), December 17, 2009

Excellent price for an excellent book for men and even their wives. this book will help you understand why men crave an adventure to live, a battle to fight, and a beauty to rescue.

Reviewed by Bert Rawert (Wilton, NY), December 14, 2009

I'm about 2/3 of the way through the book. The author certainly has a gift with words, but I fail to follow his reasoning. Not because it isn't clear, but because there really isn't much. If you like to have points backed up with good reasons, then this book will annoy you. If you don't mind reading opinions, anecdotal evidence, and conclusions based on fictional movie plots, then you may enjoy this book. It has some good content, so I haven't quit reading, but I've definitely slowed down. My interest is waning...

Reviewed by Barbara Antrim (Helena, MO), November 03, 2009

This message can be easily misconstrued. Not a book for everyone. I enjoyed it and it was recommend to me by my son. Written for the men in your life.

Reviewed by Samuel Thornton (Moses Lake, WA), October 13, 2009

AN absolutely outstanding book! Well written it speaks directly to every man's heart. This should be a must read in every church in America.

Reviewed by Jeremy Martin (North Richland Hills, TX), October 06, 2009

Excellent book...I am only half way through it and expect to read it again when I finish (something which I have never done previously).

Reviewed by Mary Blough (Boswell, PA), September 24, 2009

This book is a "must read" for both men and women. It echoes so many of the complaints that I have heard from my husband concerning the emasculating of men in today's society. But it brings to light the causes, and offers practical advice to embrace God's design for men to be men. I have purchased several to give away to my brothers, son-in-loves and men who just want to be "manly men"!

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