Martha to the Max: Balanced Living for Perfectionists
Martha to the Maxcaused me to laugh myself right into conviction.   yikes, I had no idea there were so many of us pick, pick, picking our way through  life.  And even though I like things orderly -okay, okay, perfect - I don't  care for the internal pressurization that comes with it.  Nor does my family  who has been at times the recipients of my friendly fire when they didn't measure  up.  Join me if you too are tied up in perfect knots and together we' allow  "Martha" to help us loosen up before we all unravel.- Patsy Clairmont,  Woman of Faith speaker and author ofStardust on my PillowWith her engaging  conversational and humorous style, Debi Stack leads her readers out of perfectionism  and into grace, out of a high-pressure, wearying lifestyle into one with more balance  and joy.  This book will be a welcome read for maxed out women!- Cheri  Fuller, Speaker and author ofWhen Mothers PrayMany times in my life  I have felt as Martha did - overwhelmed with details and demands, trapped in working  and worry, empty of purpose and peace.  If you know those same feelings all  too well,Martha to the Maxis for you.  Debi Stack is an extraordinary  communicator who understands the struggles and the stress associated with perfectionism,  yet her insights are infused with energy, humor, and most of all, hope.    This book is destined to become a classic for maxed out women everywhere.-  P. Bunny Wildon, Speaker and author ofLiberated Through SubmissionYou  could call this book right-on-target, relevant, timely, convicting, helpful, incisive,  playful, entertaining, therapeutic, or just-what-the-doctor-ordered, but you will  have to choose your own words, because I'm too busy laughing!-Richard A.  Swenson, M.D., Author ofThe Overload SyndromeOurs is a world of frenzied  activity.  From childhood to old age, we live in a constant rush of doing.   InMartha to the Max,Debi Stack humorously convinces us that who we are  in Christ counts infinitely more than all the works we do.  Let this book change  your life.  If you read it seriously, it will!-Grace Ketterman, M.D.,  Author ofThe Complete Book of Baby and Child CareDebi Stack has struck  a nerve and has shed needed light on the area of "perfectionism."  I have to  admit to being a Martha to the Max.  However, this book has helped me see the  need to not only mellow and moderate my expectations but has also motivated me to  continue my pursuit of the "better focus."  This book is a compassionate, yet  poignant exhortation to the "Martha's" in our lives.-Annie Chapman, Author,  with Steve Chapman, ofWednesday's PrayerFor those who struggle with  expecting perfection from themselves and others, this book offers some wonderful  advice.  Debi Stack is masterful with her insights into the famous Martha in  the Bible, and with humor and knowledge, she gives us a more in-depth understanding  of her.  This book can bring back the joy that is often missing in the lives  of those who strive to do everything to the max, and in the doing, place great burdens  on themselves and unrealistic expectations on others.  It also provides understanding  for those who live or work with a perfectionist.  Debi is a good writer, but  she is more than that.  She writes with practical understanding and biblically  based solutions.-Mary Whelchel, Author ofThe Christian Working WomanandThe Snooze-Alarm SyndromeAs a recovering Martha (not cured,  just in remission) and the author of a book about perfectionism, I appreciate Debi's  light-hearted yet powerful insights.  She offers practical and life-changing  wisdom so that we can find the balance we need.  In her book, you'll find the  meaning of the "one thing" Jesus refers to and you'll discover peace.-Kathy  Collard Miller, Author ofWhy Do I Put So Much Pressure on Myself?Debi  is one of the most talented writers in today's market. Martha to the  Maxis witty and intelligent and fun, but the message does not get lost in the  cleverness.  Debi gives me hope that God has a special place in His heart for  us overcommitted, underappreciated, stressed-out-21st-century moms.-Rhonda  Wheeler StockMartha to the Maxis a fun, fresh, and fast read full of  insight for recovering perfectionists that is both practical and applicable while  leading her to the "one thing that will never be taken away."-Marita Littauer,  President CLASServices, Inc., Speaker/Author,Personality Puzzle, Come As You  Are, You've Got What It TakesWhat a delight!  In the fast paced,  dot com world in which I live and work,Martha to the Maxprovided me with  the tools to delete some unnecessary programs (and files) still on my "heart" drive.   I giggled, gulped, winced, and sighed relief as Debi led me to a better understanding  of myself.  While a perfectionist like myself doesn't often experience warm  fuzzies--it seems like I experienced at least one on every page as Debi seemed to  rewind and fast forward through my life journey--replaying for me many of the same  Martha-inducing experiences I knew as a child, teen, young adult, and parent.   While I just loved her engaging and witty style, perhaps the greatest gift Debi  provides is the biblical and practical solutions for containing our Type A personalities.   I WILL recommend this book to our readers--and giggle as I do.-Jennifer  and Philip Rothschild, Publishers, WomensMinistry.net . . . your source for women's  ministry news events, ideas, and speakers.A classic "been there, don't  do that" handbook,Martha to the Maxillustrates with humor and sensitivity  Debi Stack's rise from the ashes of burnout, while offering a cool drink of water  to those still morphing into Marthahood.-Cheryl Gochnauer, recovering perfectionist  and author ofSo You Want to Be a Stay-at-Home MomFor those of us who  struggle with putting our "work" before our "worship"--I highly recommendMartha  to the Max.-Jan Brown, Interactive Producer, Christianity Online (Christianity  Today, Inc.), Author ofMeet Me at the WellMartha to the Maxis  a must-read for today's busy Christian woman.  With the scriptural insight  of a careful Bible scholar, the graphic metaphors of an accomplished wordsmith and  the passion of one who's walked in Martha's sandals, Debi Stack presents a solid  antidote to the project-filled, control-oriented lifestyle of so many Christian  women and men.  I've studied Martha and preached about her for years, but I  learned a lot from reading Debi's book.  It's packed with potentially life-changing  insights for the Marthas of the New Millenium.-Don Hawkins, Cohost, Back  to the BibleYou are an incredible treat.  Any woman who has struggled  with overcommitment, stress, and perfectionism will find hilarity, help and especially  hope in these pages.  Readers will enjoy Debi's fact paced storytelling while  they gain new tools for managing their maxed out lifestyles.  I will be recommending  this often in my counseling practice.-Dr. Chuck Lynch, Author ofI  Should Forgive, But . . .