When I had one of these poems read to me, I immediately bought the collection, and have returned to it repeatedly. Zimmerman's language is clear, simple and beautiful: her faith and love shine out through every word. She imbues her poems with mystery and faith, without backing away from the difficulties inherent in Christian ministry: both as Christ experienced them and for disciples, ancient and modern, who seek to follow him. I especially loved the title poem, and another, called "A Woman's Journey to Discipleship." A wonderful, radiant, book.

Irene Zimmerman's third book of poetry, "Woman Un-Bent" is outstanding reading for all. The poems in this book speculate on how meeting Jesus has affected familiar and not-so-familiar characters from Scripture. Her use of poetry to understand and give insights into the bible, as well as herself, is both clever and inspiring whether one is religious-minded or not.