Beyond this, the ideologies of Wild at Heart find expression in subsequent books written by John and Stasi Eldredge, most notably Captivating, 6 as well as numerous contemporary Christian works on sex and gender that display direct influence from the Eldredges’ teachings or promote similar ideas. 5 To date, the book has been translated into thirty languages.
The English language version has sold over 4.5 million copies, 3 annual sales exceed 100,000, 4 and it currently holds the #1 Best Seller spot in Christian Men’s Issues on Amazon. 1 Although many excellent critiques arose in the years after the book’s initial release in 2001, 2 it still sells unusually well, progressively working its way into churches, homes, and minds. I have long deliberated the possible efficacy of another Wild at Heart critique.