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 read the original Captivating book, this is basically a quick paraphrase and application specifically to motherhood, and exactly what I needed to read at the moment! A great simple reminder that women are beautiful and valued and the struggles of motherhood are validated." — Jen (5 out of 5 stars)
"I read the original Captivating book, this is basically a quick paraphrase and application specifically to motherhood, and exactly what I needed to read at the moment! A great simple reminder that women are beautiful and valued and the struggles of motherhood are validated."
" Great reminder of God's view on my role as a mother. "
" I really enjoyed this book!!! I'm planning on reading it again! I've been thru many changes since I read the first time; which was less than 6 mths ago, so I'm pretty sure I'll see it differently this time. "
" If I could have given this book no stars, I would have. "
" Found this 99 cent little paperback and thought it would be a lovely Mother's Day gift. I should have bought several to give because it is sooo encouraging and such a quick read to keep it in our purse to re-read when feeling unappreciated or mediocre. "
" Every mother should read this short read. It hits the spot! "
" Cute book, with inspiring thoughts. Not really a life changer. "
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.
Jill Shellabarger’s thirty year career in Chicago has spanned stage, film, television, and commercial and educational voice-over. A frequent Oasis Audio narrator, she also plays Mary Morrison in the radio series Down Gilead Lane. She and her husband live in Evanston, Illinois.
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