Martha to the Max: Balanced Living for Perfectionists

by Debi Stack

Like the Martha of Jesus' day, so many women are preoccupied with being the perfect hostess, wife, mother, worker that it leaves many of them angry, frenzied, and depressed. In Martha to the Max , Debi Stack uses humor to bring great relief and encouragement to today's Marthas. This entertaining adventure will help readers view and use their abilities in a way that brings a smile to the face of God. Debi gives plenty of practical tips on slowing down and focusing on the 'one thing' Jesus said is needed.

208 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2000

Reviews

[pianogal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read. As a Martha to the Max myself, I appreciated getting a point of view from a fellow Martha. Not sure I learned a super amount new, but there was definitely some stuff to think about here. Highly enjoyable.

[Melissa (Post Vacation Blues) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good book about overcoming perfectionism and the reasons why. Solid biblical advice.
From 2000, so a bit dated, but mostly okay with some worthwhile advice about contentment and giving yourself grace.

[Caroline W · Rating 5 out of 5]

She sure knows some extreme perfectionists but I still got to see my shadow in there.

[Martha Little · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since my name is Martha and my son's name is Max, I had to buy Martha to the Max for myself. It was exactly what I needed to read at the time. I highly recommend it for anyone that tends to have a type A, perfectionist personality. I particularly liked the "PMS activity" that she recommended. It helped me greatly and continues to be a great help today. It is one of the books that I can say made a huge difference in my walk with Christ.

[Mandy J. Hoffman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book the first time I read it. I want to read it again. But first I need to find it! I helped me understand myself better and put things into proper Biblical perspective more and more. But it is a book that you read once, make some changes. Read again, change some more...so on it goes.

[Michele McCarthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Also a great reminder that Christ loves us for what He can give us, He can fill us. God's love for us is based on His character, not our performance.

[Pam Gowen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Convicting!