A Guidebook to Waking the Dead: Embracing the Life God Has for You [Paperback]

John Eldredge (Author), Craig McConnell (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 26, 2003

In his book Waking the Dead, best-selling author John Eldredge reveals that things are not what they seem; this is a world at war; and you have a crucial role to play. In this guidebook, Eldredge takes you even deeper into the hidden meanings of this world-giving you the courage to rise up and reclaim your heart as you fight for the hearts and souls of others.

Packed with questions, stories, and discussion topics, you'll discover the glory of a heart fully alive through features such as:

• Big Ideas-thought-provoking concepts that will challenge you to grow daily and excel as a cherished child of God;
• Mythic Parables-classic stories from Scripture as well as fairy tales, old and new; and
• Heart Monitors-barometers for evaluating your own feelings, struggles, and passions.

No matter what you've known so far, Eldredge insists, "There is more available with God. There is so much more."

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (November 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785263098
• ISBN-13: 978-0785263098
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Eldredge is an author (you probably figured that out), a counselor, and teacher. He is also president of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own heart in his love, and learn to live in his Kingdom. John grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles (which he hated), and spent his boyhood summers on his grandfather's cattle ranch in eastern Oregon (which he loved). John met his wife Stasi in high school (in drama class). But their romance did not begin until they each came to faith in Christ, after high school. John earned his undergraduate degree in Theater at Cal Poly, and directed a theater company in Los Angeles for several years before moving to Colorado with Focus on the Family, where he taught at the Focus on the Family Institute.

John earned his master's degree in Counseling from Colorado Christian University, under the direction of Larry Crabb and Dan Allender. He worked as a counselor in private practice before launching Ransomed Heart in 2000. John and Stasi live in Colorado Springs with their three sons (Samuel, Blaine and Luke), their golden retriever (Oban), and two horses (Whistle and Kokolo). While all of this is factually true, it somehow misses describing an actual person. He loves the outdoors passionately, and all beauty, Shakespeare, bow hunting, a good cigar, anything having to do with adventure, poetry, March Madness, working in the shop, fly fishing, classic rock, the Tetons, fish tacos, George MacDonald, green tea, buffalo steaks, dark chocolate, wild and open places, horses running, and too much more to name. He also uses the expression "far out" way too much.

Customer Reviews

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guidebook, June 27, 2004

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Liana (central Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Guidebook to Waking the Dead: Embracing the Life God Has for You (Paperback)

I love this book...and the guidebook. This isn't a typical study guide that asks obvious questions that can be easily discerned from just reading the text. It's not a "mindlessly answer the questions" kind of guidebook. No, this one makes one think...and causes one to digest and process the lifechanging truths in the book. I personally enjoyed reading the authors sharing their hearts because it made me feel "normal"...and it made the authors feel human. This book and guidebook are among my most favorite books and most lifechanging.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Perspective, March 28, 2004

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I am always baffled when I read reviews like the one below. Eldridge's message is so relevant today. I've worked through many workbooks where I sometimes wish I knew how others feel. Sometimes, I just need a jump-start because some of us are dealing with these issues for the first time. I might suggest that if the author's answering of the questions are that loathesome to you, why are you reading his book to begin with?

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good companion to the book, November 9, 2006

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H. Fairman "Heather F." (Okinawa, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Guidebook to Waking the Dead: Embracing the Life God Has for You (Paperback)

This journal is a great companion to the book "Waking the Dead." Upon first reading the book I wasn't completely captured by it, but the journal really explores the book in a deeper way - great for group discussion or individually.