This book is our top recommendation for married women. When my dear bride first read The Excellent Wife, her proverbial socks were knocked off. Here is an encouraging and provocative book on the virtuous woman that sticks to Scripture. Dr. Jay Adams writes, Not only does [Martha Peace] explain what God requires of a Christian wife, but she explains clearly how to obey Gods commandments in order to become that wife. By Martha Peace. Paperback. 257 pgs.