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, 11/21/2013" Given to me by my 'soul Sister' and one of my best friends for my birthday. An inspiring and beautiful reminder that we should seek God above all else. "
— Karen, 10/22/2013" This teaches women the wonderful truth that they are a creture of God. Even though the world has taught us differnt "
— Amanda, 10/4/2013" This book really makes me feel proud to be a woman! If you ever wonder what your place in this world is, if you ever feel like you are constantly pleasing others and feel like it is not enough, this book is for you. PS. It is a Christian read. "
— Lorena, 8/17/2013" great insights into the female heart. "
— Debbie, 8/1/2013" Very good! But it's not as good if you've read Wild at Heart (written by her husband) first. "
— Kathryn, 7/30/2013" this book is very Christian base. i agree not fully to what is proclaimed inside, only to certain extent. this book teaches love on the surface, although some topics are eye-opening. whatever it is, you'd likely to have the same perception too if you've gone through Theology of the Body courses. "
— Anne, 6/14/2013" Men, you can learn a lot about your spouse from reading this book. I am glad I took the time to better understand my wife. "
— Eric, 4/12/2013" I think part of the reason I loved this book is because it came to me at just the right moment in time. The material was paradigm-shifting for me. "
— Valerie, 2/2/2013" This is anaother book reminding women that they are important in God's plan. The writing is not great and the premise has been overdone. I think women realize their importance and don't need to be endlessly reminded. "
— Tamra, 10/10/2012" Every Christian woman should read this book! "
— Ginger, 9/27/2012" Every woman of God should read this book. A woman seeking in general should read as well. A beautiful and scriptural account. "
— Susan, 2/2/2012" This book was okay. For me, it wasn't all amazing and life changing as people have made it out to be. Looking back at it now, I literally can't even tell you anything I took from it. Not terribly memorable or life altering for me. For someone else it might be though, so give it a shot! "
— Jennifer, 1/19/2012" Great book for women of faith to read and delve deeper into themselves. A spiritual experience of the heart of God!! "
— Elaina, 9/28/2011" 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, 8/10/2011" Great book for women AND men. A beatiful book that shows how beautiful women are and how God created them to be Adam's partner. "
— Trenton, 8/3/2011" 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, 5/24/2011" 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" 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, 4/6/2011John 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.