Captivating

[Guest lnj]

Has anyone read CAPTIVATING by John and Stasi Eldredge and what did you think of it?

[Guest stevej]

Nope, how about a synopsis of the book. That might give some motivation to go look for the book!

[SueZQ]

Nope, how about a synopsis of the book. That might give some motivation to go look for the book!

I agree

[Iryssa]

I haven't myself, but my Sister-in-Law (same one who went and did YWAM) absolutely ADORES it. I also have a girlfriend who's in the middle of reading it, and she says it's SO good (she even recommends that guys who want to understand girls better should read it). That being said, I've heard some bad reviews on it too, so whether you enjoy it may depend on your personality.

This is what my friend wrote about it as a review on her blog:

I've only heard bad reviews about [Captivating] until my best friend read it and said it changed her outlook on life. So I have given in and am actually enjoying it immensely. So far it has clarified some things and I've had a few "ah-ha!" moments. I enjoyed reading "Wild at Heart;" I think it gave me a better understanding of men (as much as a woman could ever understand a man haha). Maybe you guys out there should try reading this book on women. The "Haunted" chapter really explains me. Not making excuses, but I understand to a certain extent why I am the way I am. Hopefully the rest of the book will help me to become the person I'm meant to be.

[Guest lnj]

The book presents the view, that Woman - Eve, and all her subsequent descendents, (the female line) have been attacked by satan from the beginning (and continues today) in Eden out of jealousy which stems from God having made us mans helper ( being created after Adam) therefore Woman is in fact the Crown Glory of creation, not Man. All possible problems women face today are due to this fact - according to this book.

They suggest also that because satan was beautiful to behold , and now IS NOT,(and beauty is the essence of Woman) , satan is bent on destroying the daughters of Eve.

I have read it, but want to know if others here have too and what they think of that slant on womanhood.

[Iryssa]

I would say that sure explains a lot!

[quieth3art]

I have read the book. I think it is more about the way that God made women, our needs and from where they originate. How our fathers can meet those needs and how so often they don't.

It makes some good points and it is worth the read, but it isn't applicable to everyone. Once you've read half the book, you'll find that the authors become repetitive and it gets harder and harder to finish it.

I have read all of John Eldridge's books and they all share those qualities, of making good points and being difficult to read past the halfway point.

[Guest stevej]

Thanks to those who have read it. I will see if our local Christian store or used book store has it in stock or maybe one of his other books, so that i can answer the question..should it come up again.

[Guest lnj]

I have read the book. I think it is more about the way that God made women, our needs and from where they originate. How our fathers can meet those needs and how so often they don't.

It makes some good points and it is worth the read, but it isn't applicable to everyone. Once you've read half the book, you'll find that the authors become repetitive and it gets harder and harder to finish it.

I have read all of John Eldridge's books and they all share those qualities, of making good points and being difficult to read past the halfway point.

I disagree somewhat. They are trying to present a scenario of the root of Womens' disfunction and problems - this root - being satan - and his jealousy toward womanhood. Spiritual warfare against the Crowning Glory of God that being Woman. They also mention we (women) represent the compassionate, inviting, beautiful side of God's personality. But you are right, they do repeat.

[quieth3art]

I disagree somewhat. They are trying to present a scenario of the root of Womens' disfunction and problems - this root - being satan - and his jealousy toward womanhood. Spiritual warfare against the Crowning Glory of God that being Woman. They also mention we (women) represent the compassionate, inviting, beautiful side of God's personality. But you are right, they do repeat.

You know, Inj... I think I need to read it again. You've just pushed a button that needed pushing for me. I think you found the source of the answer to one of my questions. I'll let you know.

Thank you.