Captivating Women Book Report
Abstract
This paper delves into the emotional aspect of the book Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge. In this paper, I will explain how the heart of a woman operates as expressed by Mr. and Mrs. Eldredge. I will go into depth about the daily questions women face within themselves, and I will illustrate how to repair those bruises women acquire over time. This paper will also contain material from outside recourses including: the course textbook, Communication and Gender, an interview with John and Stasi Eldredge, an article by Christian Communicators Worldwide, and the movies “ Pearle Harbor “ and “ My Big Fat Greek Wedding “.
Discovering a Women’s True Beauty The intention of the novel Captivating is to inspire women to be wonderfully beautiful, unguarded people by God’s creation. Its purpose is also to revive the heart of a damaged woman. Although this book was written specifically for women, both Stasi and her husband John Eldredge author it. It provides a deep …show more content…
Her attempt at shielding herself from hurt is by becoming either dominating or needy. Neither of the two being positive traits a woman should possess. Which is why the importance of allowing God to control your life in the direction he believes best for you, is important, because you will find a safe house during the rough patches he puts you through, without building an unbreakable wall.
As I read this book, I noticed many of the things being discussed, happening in and around me. The most important idea being that beauty is the essence of a woman. Looking beautiful, acting beautiful, and desiring beautiful. Before reading this book, I did not realize the importance of letting go of the thought, “I will live like this”. I did not realize it was so unobtainable resulting in failure more times than not resulting in the destruction of
This paper delves into the emotional aspect of the book Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge. In this paper, I will explain how the heart of a woman operates as expressed by Mr. and Mrs. Eldredge. I will go into depth about the daily questions women face within themselves, and I will illustrate how to repair those bruises women acquire over time. This paper will also contain material from outside recourses including: the course textbook, Communication and Gender, an interview with John and Stasi Eldredge, an article by Christian Communicators Worldwide, and the movies “ Pearle Harbor “ and “ My Big Fat Greek Wedding “.
Discovering a Women’s True Beauty The intention of the novel Captivating is to inspire women to be wonderfully beautiful, unguarded people by God’s creation. Its purpose is also to revive the heart of a damaged woman. Although this book was written specifically for women, both Stasi and her husband John Eldredge author it. It provides a deep …show more content…
Her attempt at shielding herself from hurt is by becoming either dominating or needy. Neither of the two being positive traits a woman should possess. Which is why the importance of allowing God to control your life in the direction he believes best for you, is important, because you will find a safe house during the rough patches he puts you through, without building an unbreakable wall.
As I read this book, I noticed many of the things being discussed, happening in and around me. The most important idea being that beauty is the essence of a woman. Looking beautiful, acting beautiful, and desiring beautiful. Before reading this book, I did not realize the importance of letting go of the thought, “I will live like this”. I did not realize it was so unobtainable resulting in failure more times than not resulting in the destruction of