As a book reviewer for Thomas Nelson Publishers I recently read Wild at Heart by
John Eldredge. This book is a must read for every man...and woman! For
men it is a guide to getting their hearts back. For women it is a
guide to understanding the men in their lives and how they can help them
to become what God intended for them to be from the beginning.
It
all began back in the Garden of Eden when Adam stood passively by,
saying nothing, as Eve fell into Satan's trap. This man, who was
created to be her protector, failed this most important test, and things
have been dicey ever since.
"Adventure, with all its requisite
danger and wildness, is a deeply spiritual longing written into the soul
of man," says Eldredge and his book drew me along on a fascinating
inside look at what makes men tick. He shares the stories of men
searching for those missing elements which will give their lives meaning
as they seek healing for "the wound" in their hearts. He speaks of
their frustration as they live passive, "nice" lives and their longing
for a battle to fight, a beauty to rescue and an adventure to live.
Wild
at Heart is chock-full of encouragement, information and stories
designed to help men find their way back to the center of their hearts.
It gives them permission to pursue an adventurous way of life; the way
of life God created them for.