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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another key step on the road to strong, Christian manhood., 14 May 2007
First things first. Despite what the title may suggest, this is not just a 'Wild at Heart' spin off - it's a different book, with a lot of new content. I nearly didn't buy it, because I thought it was just a cash in on the last!
Eldredge has, over the last few years, delivered some key teaching for men and women on God's involvement with His people, and more specifically, on how men are called to live out their lives. He offers glimpses and encouragements to pursue a full life of adventure within Christianity, rather than mundane religiosity.
Way of the Wild Heart captures the six stages of a man's journey, from the beloved son, asking if he is treasured, through to the sage, passing on his wisdom to others. In his usual, gentle and honest, writing style, Eldredge takes us through these phases, introducing each, before highlighting the challenges to be overcome as we grow, in age, and in God. He delivers some wonderful truthes, and offers encouragement to pursue what really matters in the Christian faith. Although perhaps occasionally prone to over-enthusing about his own children's upbringing, the ultimate experience is one of leaving you saying 'I can live this way, and it is a good way to live.' There are three or four sentences that I found that, alone, would have justified buying the book. Once discovered, there are paragraphs and words that will become new strong points for your only daily relationship with God.
I think it is important to approach this book more as wisdom from a fellow believer, rather than something that will merit in depth study. It lacks the diversity of scriptural content that previous books have covered, and if this is your first encounter with Eldredge, I'd recommend 'Sacred Romance' or 'Wild at Heart' as being a better place to start. However, Eldredge has established himself as a man of good reputation, and sound teaching, and I would go so far as to suggest that this is yet another 'must have' addition to the Christian guy's bookshelf.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Straight to the heart of a man, 11 Jan 2007
This book illustrates the stages of the journey of a man, from Beloved Son, through the Cowboy, to the Warrior, The Lover, and the King, and finaly to Sage, and how the basic question in a Man's life is "do I have what it takes?"
It is undeniably a Christian book, but would be of use to those just looking to "bring a son up right". Including, perhaps especially, single mothers who don't understand why her sons want to do that all the time.
It is also undeniably an American book, references to hunting shoting and fishing abound, and while these might seem a little strange to a UK audience, the authors love of the great outdoors is infectious and heartfelt.
And if like me you are a Christian husband with a growing son, unsure of how to be the best father you can be, I think it will speak right to your heart and guide you and him for many years to come.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Legendary., 17 Nov 2008
I spent the whole book going "Yeah!". It'll take some serious unpacking and or prayer. If you're of a masculine persuasion I cannot recommend this book enough.
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by John Eldredge
by John Eldredge
by John Eldredge
by John Eldredge
by John Eldredge
