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Summary: Just say NO to Perfectionism!
Review: As a recovering perfectionist, I needed the reminders Stack gave in this book. She uses a lot of scripture, and she has quite a few academic references, which will appeal to a different type of reader than some of the other available "mom" books. Her main message: busy women, let's follow in Christ's footsteps, put God first, and "just say no" to perfectionism.
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Summary: Humorous Help for Maxed Out Women Everywhere
Review: Boy, this woman is inside my head. Look in the dictionary under "Type A Personality," and you'll see my picture -- a stressed-out wife/mom/daughter/employee/volunteer/etc., etc., etc. Thankfully, Debi Stack understands people like me and has provided practical and FUNNY solutions for handling my perfectionistic madness! I really like the way she uses Martha of Bethany ("Lord, make my sister help me with dinner!") to put a non-threatening, spiritual spin on her insights.I guess I should have known this was a great book. It's been endorsed by lots of famous Christian women authors and speakers, like Patsy Clairmont, Annie Chapman, Mary Whelchel and Bunny Wilson. They knew a good thing when they saw it, and you'll know it when you see this book, too!
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Summary: The one thing that counts
Review: Fortunately for frantically frazzled females who have phenomenally full plates, author and one- time maxed-out maven of Martha-mania, Debi Stack, has learned to purge performance and perfectionism, while piling on wisdom, warmth, whimsy, and wit. To the woman barely dangling at the end of her rope, Debi throws out a lifeline of solid Biblical insights and practical solutions for simplifying life's maze, while amplifying its meaning. This book is filled with help, hope, and humor, all borne from Debi's personal challenges and successes. Because of her willingness to change with God's help, Debi progressed from living maxed-out, to living to the max-from experiencing the fracture of many things to enjoying the fulfillment of "one thing" and the One Who really matters. Debi is an incredibly articulate, gifted writer, which is the only perfection allowed.. Martha to the Max is the maximum in reading enjoyment! -Lynn D. Morrissey, author & speaker
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: How did she do it? How did Debi Stack peg me so...um...dare I say...PERFECTLY? This book is an excellent read for anyone who IS a 'Martha/Type A,' knows a 'Martha/Type A,' or loves a 'Martha/Type A.' It's funny...but loaded with truth! Highly suggested!
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Summary: Humor and conviction wrapped into one!
Review: I found this to be an easy read book. It was as if Debi were talking directly to me. She used a lot of humor to make her valid points that lead me right to conviction. I have learned a lot from this book about myself and how I impact others in my life. It has changed the way I think and helped me on the road to being more like Mary. I highly recommend this book if you do want to change.
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Summary: Perfectionism with humor
Review: I LOVED this book! Debi Stack writes with laugh-out-loud humor with a very compassionate approach to perfectionists. As a life long perfectionist, I felt so much better after reading this book. She is reassuring and non judgemental in discussing and analyzing what perfectionists do and why. She shares from her own experience, as a recovered perfectionist, and also from the experience of other female perfectionists and her humor is enough to make ANY perfectionist lighten up! A very well written analysis of the Martha/Mary styles. Even if you are not a "Christian" this book will delight you and help you to overcome those perfectionist tendencies.
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Summary: Great book for any woman
Review: In Martha to the Max, Debi combines humor, Biblical wisdom, fresh insights, and tons of practical helps for today's busy woman. Her "Martha" test will nail any perfectionist and make even a Mary (like me) 'fess up to all kinds of hidden perfectionism!The humorous antics and transparent confessions of Debi Stack and her "Martha" buddies will tickle the funny bone and give you hope that change is needed--and really possible. And Debi doesn't just leave you tied up in knots; she loosens you up with plenty of seasoned advise that strikes at the heart of the problem--to correct the faulty thinking patterns that max women out in the first place. Then she leads you to the One who can really change the heart. Great book!
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Summary: Great book for any woman
Review: In Martha to the Max, Debi combines humor, Biblical wisdom, fresh insights, and tons of practical helps for today's busy woman. Her "Martha" test will nail any perfectionist and make even a Mary (like me) 'fess up to all kinds of hidden perfectionism!The humorous antics and transparent confessions of Debi Stack and her "Martha" buddies will tickle the funny bone and give you hope that change is needed--and really possible. And Debi doesn't just leave you tied up in knots; she loosens you up with plenty of seasoned advise that strikes at the heart of the problem--to correct the faulty thinking patterns that max women out in the first place. Then she leads you to the One who can really change the heart. Great book!
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Summary: There is hope for Marthas
Review: My mother picked this book out for me. I was shocked, is this how she viewed me...too busy, stressed out, maxed out?! Yes, this book is me to the tee and Debi has a humorous way of dealing with us Marthas. The book showed me how out of balance my life was. It made me stop and think about priorities. I now have permission to relax, let go and live a much more balanced life. If you are at the end of your rope and wondering how you can possibly balance it all...this book is for you! Come sit at the feet of Jesus and learn how to be more like Mary and less like Martha. Thanks Debi
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Summary: Encouraged without condemnation
Review: There is a little Martha in all of us. In her book Debi Stack has made me realize that Jesus loved Martha too! He wants us to learn to set the right priorites in our lives and not be MAXED OUT. The book brings issues to light with humor and Debi backs up her thoughts with Scripture. Her thoelogy is sound. Her humor is pure delight! I can not wait to see what Debi will do in her next book. This book brings to light those attributes that the world views as virtues, but in reality keeps us running so hard and so fast that we forget how to slow down, and rest ourselves in the Lord. Do not miss this eye opening, rib tickling look at our Marthaness. You will be so glad that you did.
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