This expanded edition features a new bonus chapter where Stasi answers the top Captivating questions.
Every little girl has dreams of being swept up into a great adventure, of being the beautiful princess. Sadly, when women grow up, they are often swept up into a life filled merely with duty and demands. Many Christian women are tired, struggling under the weight of the pressure to be a "good servant," a nurturing caregiver, or a capable home manager.
What Wild at Heart did for men, Captivating is doing for women. Setting their hearts free. This groundbreaking book shows readers the glorious design of women before the fall, describes how the feminine heart can be restored, and casts a vision for the power, freedom, and beauty of a woman released to be all she was meant to be. By revealing the core desires every woman shares-to be romanced, to play an irreplaceable role in a grand adventure, and to unveil beauty-John and Stasi Eldredge invite women to recover their feminine hearts, created in the image of an intimate and passionate God. Further, they encourage men to discover the secret of a woman's soul and to delight in the beauty and strength women were created to offer.
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"I went through this book with one of my dear young friends who goes by the name of Legolas. (Yes, from Lord of the Rings!) There are some great chapters in here, but I must say that it caters more to the girly-girls than to a rough and tumble gal like Legolas."
— Mangy (4 out of 5 stars)
" Loved, loved, loved this book! It touched places in my heart that I didn't even know were tender. Recommend it for all women. "
— Golden, 2/17/2014" All part of my effort to understand women... "
— Wayne, 2/1/2014" Definitely a MUST READ for every woman! "
— Kara, 1/30/2014" Inspiring. A great book to use in a study group or read alone. "
— Meredith, 1/28/2014" A total piece of crap. If I had a dollar for every girl that I knew who read this book, followed its directives, and then had their lives ruined, I would be able to buy myself a new car. A mix of poor pseudo-psychology and misguided spirituality. Do the world a favor - if you see this book at your library, check it out and destroy it. It's worth paying the fines to take it out of commission. "
— Amy, 1/1/2014" in the process of re-reading this book...its one of the most uplifting books for women i have ever read. "
— Rachael, 12/29/2013" Someone recommended I read this book before I got married. It was supposed to be really encouraging. It was really good at making me feel bad because I never wanted to be a princess or plan an elaborate wedding or be romanced with rose petals and jazz music. "
— Meghan, 12/23/2013" 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, 12/13/2013" 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, 12/1/2013" I had somewhat low expectations of this book, but ended up loving it! I like how it described the beauty of God, and the author seemed to understand/articulate a lot of my feelings. "
— Morgan, 11/21/2013John 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.
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.
Anita Lustrea is a popular speaker at women’s conferences and retreats and an amazing communicator as cohost of the award-winning Midday Connection radio broadcast. Her deep desire is to communicate freedom to women and help them nurture and care for their soul.