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Captivating: Unveiling The Mystery Of A Woman's Soul Audiobook
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Every woman was once a little girl. And every little girl holds in her heart her most precious dreams. She longs to be swept up into a romance, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, to be the Beauty of the story. Those desires are far more than child’s play. They are the secret to the feminine heart. And yet—how many women do you know who ever find that life? As the years pass by, the heart of a woman gets pushed aside, wounded, buried. She finds no romance except in novels, no adventure except on television, and she doubts very much that she will ever be the Beauty in any tale. Most women think they have to settle for a life of efficiency and duty, chores and errands, striving to be the women they “ought” to be but often feeling they have failed. Sadly, too many messages for Christian women add to the pressure. “Do these ten things, and you will be a godly woman.”The effect has not been good on the feminine soul. The message of Captivating is this: Your heart matters more than anything else in all creation. The desires you had as a little girl and the longings you still feel as a woman—they are telling you of the life God created you to live. He offers to come now as the Hero of your story, to rescue your heart and release you to live as a fully alive and feminine woman. A woman who is truly captivating.
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"I really loved this book. I lead a small woman's group and I enjoyed every chapter and my journal, as I wrote about the captivating thoughts presented. I think there is help and healing for all who lift the cover. The only hard part of it was trying to decipher who was writing which part, either John or was it Stasi."
— Suz (5 out of 5 stars)
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“[This] book is likely to fly off the shelves.”
— Publishers Weekly
Captivating Listener Reviews
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" This book was useful to me on some levels -- for example, the idea of being "romanced" by God was a new perspective that opened up some exciting new ways of relating to Deity -- but on the whole, it contained too many stereotypes for me to take it totally seriously. On a stylistic note, I thought if the author called me "dear heart" one more time, I'd scream. "
— Katie, 2/16/2014 -
" i LOVED this book uutil about 2/3 through it....then i was like sick of the sappyness.i set it down and havent picked it back up. it is just toooo much fluffiness. "
— Laurel, 2/11/2014 -
" Awesome book every woman should read! "
— Anna, 2/8/2014 -
" After reading Wild at Heart, I was expecting something as meaty as her husband's work. I was disappointed with this novel. I felt that I got more out of the male counterpart than I did when reading her opinion on what makes a woman tick. "
— Jes, 1/26/2014 -
" oh my goodness. This book took me quite a long time to read, but so worth the time. It's incredible and perspective-changing. It's all about learning what truly are the desires of the heart of women. "
— Radiantthespian, 1/15/2014 -
" It was good, especially towards the end I found more insights that weren't in Wild at Heart. Decent book. Females would probably find it more engaging then I did. "
— Lincoln, 1/14/2014 -
" I had high hopes for this book after reading Wild at Heart but it was hard to get past the writing difference between the two authors. "
— Kortney, 1/10/2014 -
" Every woman should read this book. "
— Nicole, 12/16/2013 -
" This book was given to me just as I was going through a horrible divorce. It changed my outlook and perspective on life! Loved it!!! "
— Chessie, 7/31/2013 -
" If there is a time when i need a reminder of what i am in God's eyes or when i need a good cry this is the book for it. An explanation of how and why a woman's soul works the way it does. Great read. "
— Katereid, 12/12/2012 -
" Another Christian-based book that I really liked. Really makes you stop and look at your relationships with others and how you can improve those relationships. "
— Barb, 7/16/2012 -
" To be fair... I only got about 30 pages into this book when I just couldn't read it anymore. Normally I enjoy the inspirational books, but I couldn't get into this one, no matter how hard I tried "
— Brenda, 4/6/2012 -
" I read the most recently released edition. "
— Trista, 11/9/2011 -
" There's a lot of good in this book, but I also think it has more pop-psychology in it then the other Eldredge books. "
— Emily, 10/29/2011 -
" I liked this book- I am a Christian and I thought Stasi shares herself authentically in this book and she has an interesting story to tell. Of course I didn't agree with everything in the book, but I found quite a bit that was encouraging and challenging. "
— Christina, 9/29/2011 -
" Great read....currently doing the journal/workbook with it "
— Hosmarhouse1, 6/29/2011 -
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Celestine Braker, 5/31/2011
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" A book every woman should read. (And men too)<br/>This book will help you understand your true value as a woman.<br/>Made me cry. And will forever be my favorite book :) "
— Elaine, 5/17/2011 -
" Must read for all women. "
— Natalie, 5/13/2011 -
" This book has changed my life. My ideas about who I am, my purpose and how I am loved are forever strengthened, restored, transformed. He is so good! "
— Rachel, 5/11/2011 -
" This book is taking me a while to read. There are a lot of things in it I like, but then some things I have mixed feelings about. "
— Hannah, 5/7/2011 -
" One of the best books I've read. The first few pages found my heart sighing "oh, it's not just me". Fantastic read that holds within its pages liberation and hope for women of all ages, stages & walks of life. "
— Lisa, 5/5/2011 -
" I didn't like the first few pages. Needed to get used to writing style maybe? Content is thought provoking. I am hooked. Can't wait to read 'Wild at Heart.' "
— Amy, 5/3/2011 -
" SO eye-opening!! very thought provoking for your spiritual journey! "
— Abbey, 4/18/2011 -
" This book will be on my favorites list for all time! I was inspired by every word and it truly has changed my life. I'm going to be recommending this to every woman I meet. :) "
— Allie, 4/17/2011 -
" It's not worth 4 stars because it's so well-written, but because the concepts are really thought-provoking. "
— Naomi, 4/14/2011 -
" This book generalizes too much...talking about how all women feel this way or that way. I often did not agree with what it said I was supposed to have experienced or how I should be feeling. "
— Candace, 4/13/2011 -
" It was good. But I wasn't really in a soul searching kind of mood for the month it took me to read it. "
— Marya, 4/11/2011 -
" Some really neat ideas- very Christian and a bit preachy, but okay if you can get beyond that. "
— Maaike, 4/7/2011 -
" All males must read before relationship/marriage. "
— Jane, 4/6/2011
About the Authors
Stasi Eldredge is the coauthor, with her husband John, of Captivating and Love & War. She leads the women’s events at Ransomed Heart Ministries and received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from San Diego State University.
John Eldredge is the founder and codirector, with his wife, of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a fellowship devoted to helping people recover and live from their heart. He is the author of numerous books, including Epic, Waking the Dead, Wild at Heart, and The Journey of Desire. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Stasi, and their three sons. He loves living in the Rocky Mountains so he can pursue his other passions, including fly-fishing, mountain climbing, and exploring the waters of the West in his canoe.