Wild at Heart (revised) by John Eldredge

I first read this book about eight years ago. I don’t know that my opinion of it has changed much after my recent re-read. Although praise rains on it from many fronts, it still doesn’t grip me as it seems to for other men. I agree with Eldgredge on many points but found myself losing interest throughout many parts of the book.

I appreciate the acknowledgement of a man’s need for a battle to fight, a beauty to rescue, and an adventure to live. I also agree that righteous masculinity is being squashed in our culture. Men are frequently portrayed as either wimps or beasts, much to the detriment of society.

Although the book seemed to drag on and I didn’t connect with his delivery I’d recommend the book to any man if for only to identify what some of those ‘longings’ in your heart may be.

This book will tell you that it’s not just ok to be a man, it’s great to be one…and to act like one.

Blessings to you,
Dave Stadel

I received this book for review direct from Thomas Nelson Publishing through http://booksneeze.com/