Excellent, excellent collections of poems. So far, this is my favorite of her collections. I think she must have been about my age when she wrote them - so many speak to who I am now, and where I've been. I may have to buy two copies, so I can loan one out :) ( )

I've been reading Piercy's poetry collections spanning her career to see how her feminism has developed since she first started publishing. This collection, published in 1997, is softened compared to her early anger in To Be of Use. There are some strong poems about abortion in the beginning section and a good poem on self image toward the end, but as a whole, I am disappointed by the waning of Piercy's feminist poetry. If you're looking for that, I suggest her earlier collections. This one is more about the mundane, nature, and getting older. ( )

"What Are Big Girls Made Of?" meditates on exactly that question. The author examines her life and her world with maturity, a deft pen, and frank honesty. ( )

This book was my introduction to Marge Piercy, and when I was done, I grabbed all the poetry of hers I could find. I've waited a long time to read words so earthy and unrestrained. ( )