Women in Praise of the Sacred: 43 Centuries of Spiritual Poetry by Women

I am satisfied with the book, the delivery etc. However, the tax information in the parcel was not sufficient, so the Danish custom stopped it and I had to pay tax once more - and an penalty of 25 USD, which has made the purchase rather expensive.

Book not in great condition. Pages yellow with age. There was a tag on it priced T $2.50 and I paid $ 7 something.Content is great

I write inspirational poetry to express my spirituality. It was wonderful and encouraging to know that I am part of a long line of women who are moved by the Spirit in this way. I was so excited to see this book and to savor it's contents.

I'd ordered this book from our library system to share with a group studying mysticism. The words of these women over an immense span of time are moving and insightful. I shared two of the poems with our group and several people intend to purchase the book for themselves. Jane Hirshfield is an admired poet who has completed a seemingly impossible task in gathering these works.

Thank you Jane Hirshfield for this historic book and the oppportunity to be introduced to women I would never have met. Through your work it has opened my circle of women poets and authors.

A useful resource, the always remarkable Jane Hirshfield has gathered up a history of female expression and power in the area of the metaphysical.

i love Jane hirshfield's poetry and she did not disappoint in this volume of writings by other women. she is informative in her introductions to the authors and skillful in her arrangements and translations of the authors, including her picks for other translators.

Interesting to hear the voices of women through ages and cultures.

I never imagined I'd be reading a poem written by the Queen of Sheba. The brief biographies of the women whose poems are included are as intriguing as the poems are powerful. Jane Hirshfield has done another remarkable job here. The Ink Dark Moon, has been a personal favourite for years, and this book has joined it on my bedside table in a permanent place of honour.

I often use this collection of Women in Praise of the Sacred as part of my morning devotion. The insights within it from women through the ages are inspirational

Definitely a good book, the contents that is, but it was somewhat marred by a lot of doodles on the edges and in the back.

I discovered this book on a friend's bookshelf whilst staying in her house. I found it inspiring and ordered a copy so that when I arrived home it was already there waiting for me. It offers connection with extraordinary women poets.

If you are a lover of poems then it's a must buy for you! ❤️ Usually women poems and poets are not so appreciated but this collection will definitely show how powerful they are. The collection has poems of different women poets from all over the world.