Spirited, romantic, principled, defiant, Brina Rodin's work is a vibrant contribution to the voice of the American female in the 20th and 21st centuries. In this chronological collection, we follow her journey from the 30s to the millennium and witness the flourishing of a major talent. Her sophisticated mastery of prosody, the lyricism of her language, her astute sensitivity to the nuances of our physical and emotional world enchant and enrich with every reading.