Elizabeth Herron Knihy

Like deep breaths drawn effortlessly in, the poems and images of Insistent Grace are satisfying to the core. Filled with the aromas of salt fog, summer grass, redwood creeks, eucalyptus, and bay, they weave together the human and the more-than-human worlds. In the time of global pandemic and climate crisis, Elizabeth Herron evokes Mother Nature's insistent grace - a power that compels respect and can help us heal ourselves and our planet - if we are resolute.

The collection explores the profound impact of climate change on both the environment and societal structures. It delves into the consequences of resource competition among regions and nations, highlighting the resulting civil unrest and conflicts. Through evocative poetry, the work captures the emotional and political turmoil of a warming world, inviting readers to reflect on the interconnectedness of ecological and social issues.

Combining anecdote with psychological and cultural insight, this guide provides women with a revolutionary nine-step program for unleashing personal power, discovering community, and celebrating body and soul. It is rooted in the stories of eight real women (self-described Fierce Beauties) who began to hold regular meetings in 1990 to offer each other emotional and spiritual support. Together they confronted the big and small issues associated with being a woman in today's world.