Wild at Heart (Eldredge book)

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul is a book by John Eldredge published in 2001, on the subject of the role of masculinity in contemporary evangelical Christian culture and doctrine.

Eldredge claims that men are bored, fear risk, and fail to pay attention to their deepest desires. He challenges Christian men to return to what he characterizes as authentic masculinity. He argues that men often seek validation in venues such as work, or in the conquest of women, and he urges men to take time out and come to grips with the desires of their hearts. Eldredge frames the book around his outdoor experiences and anecdotes about his family and references elements of pop culture such as Braveheart, James Bond, Gladiator, and Indiana Jones, and lyrics from songs.