She Walks In Beauty : a Woman's Journey Through Poems

The Washington Post - Elizabeth Lund The book's 13 sections explore various facets of womanhood, from love and motherhood to work, beauty and clothes, and growing old. Kennedy introduces each subject with an appealing blend of personal anecdotes and helpful observations about the poems…[she] knows when to change styles or moods so that these pieces feel fresh and broaden the audience's exposure to the genre…Kennedy has shown again [that] the right editor and guide can lead many readers into poetry's vital yet often-overlooked landscape.