Publication Date:July 10, 2007 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description 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 d
Customer Reviews: Captivating - the title says it allSeptember 8, 2010 A. Culver This spring (I'm a little behind...) I read the book, "Captivating" by John and Stasi Eldredge. This was the revised and expanded version from what came out a few years ago. I was stunned by this book, it truly changed the way I view myself from God's eyes. Captivating was written to an audience of women, challenging them to understand our beloved worth as a woman. My little girl is three years old right now and in the "dress-up" phase...she loves to prance around in these beautiful dresses and put on jewelery and make-up. The authors encourage readers to find the little girl inside each woman that is longing to just be loved and turn that devotion over to God. It says in the Bible that we are God's heirs, and He is a King, so I must be a princess. God is EXTREMELY captivated by us as women, and as what we can bring to the world. "There is a song written on your heart and you must sing it. The world is waiting, needing what it is you have to offer. You must live the life you were born to live." (John and Stasi Eldredge) This book pushes the misconception that women are destined for certain roles, and encourages readers to embrace the uniqueness inside each of us and offer our love, devotion and hope to the world and the people around us. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who needs to know the precious gift that lays inside them.
Captivating (New and Revised) By John and Stasi EldredgeSeptember 4, 2010 Jami Johnson(Springfield, MO United States) This is the new revised and expanded edition of Captivating, John and Stasi Eldredge seeks to "unveil the mystery of a woman's soul." God has created us to Love and be loved and He has given each one of us a heart that yearns to be close to Him.
In this book there are many things that I agree with and many things I had issues with. Overall, I think this is a good read that makes us (as women) stop and think about who He created us to be and How Much He does love us. I do think the book lacked scripture backing in some areas but that just caused me to go seeking the truth in my own time with Him.
I would encourage you to read this book and find God - wherever you are in your walk with Him.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the [...] book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
freedomAugust 27, 2010 K. Black(Western Australia) the most incredible book. completely changed my life. I found freedom to be myself after reading it, and closer to God. Given a copy to pretty much every woman I am close to and received only glowing reviews. it challenges our culture's ideals of women in several ways but there is some deep down burning truth about what it is to have a feminine heart.
Captivating by John & Stasi EldredgeAugust 23, 2010 Rebecca Williams(Iowa, United States) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Summary: This book was written by a husband and wife team to help women of all ages and stages.
"You are a woman to your soul, to the very core of your being....The desires that God has placed into our hearts are clues as to who we really are and the role that we are meant to play....We think you'll find that every woman in her heart of hearts longs for three things: to be romanced, to play an irreplacable role in a great adventure, and to unveil beauty. That's what makes a woman come alive."
Reactions: What an amazing book! It really touched something in me and helped me realize how much shame I was carrying around needlessly. The Eldredges take it back to the very beginning and put a whole new light on Eve - one I had never thought of or realized before. I always thought of the apple incident when I thought of Eve, but no longer. Eve was created as a perfect woman to complete man and the world! What an empowering feeling! They also encourage women to find, or should I say dig out, their inner dreams that have been buried for years. What a wonderful, life changing book. I would recommend this book to any woman.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their [...] book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Captivating ReviewAugust 18, 2010 J. Rouse(Chicago, IL) I love finding good Christian books for WOMEN! Captivating, written a husband and wife team (John and Staci Eldredge) is a great book for women to read about their inner desires and what 'captivates' them.
The Eldredge's outline the three desires for women: to be romanced, to play a role in their own adventures, and to display beauty. The book uses a lot of pop culture media to describe who Godly woman should emulate. It is not meant to replace the Bible but as an addition to your studies.
I really enjoyed reading a book designed just for women! Lately it has been rather hard for me since I have gone back to work and my husband has been staying home with our little one. As a woman, I feel like that is my role and have struggled with the temporary role reversal. Captivating helped me to understand better where I am coming from and how I can still be a Godly woman and mother. My only criticism for the book is that there is A LOT of media references that not everyone can relate to. I for one did not know some of the people that they discussed in the book.
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