Becoming: What Makes a Woman

by Jill McCabe Johnson (Editor), Sibyl James (Contributor), Marilyn Bates (Contributor)

“Becoming: What Makes a Woman brings to life those remarkable moments, large and small, that transform an individual, steering us toward the lives we were meant to lead. An astonishing array of gifted writers explore intimacy, doubt, love, joy, and sorrow to form this exhilarating anthology. A rich and wonderful read.”
Dinty W. Moore, author of The Mindful Writer: Noble Truths of the Writing Life

“Beautifully conceived and organized, this collection unfolds much the way a woman’s life reveals itself: slowly, gently, and sometimes painfully nudging our way into wisdom.”
Brenda Miller, author of Season of the Body and Listening Against the Stone

Genres: Nonfiction

146 pages, Paperback

First published February 20, 2012

About the author

Jill McCabe Johnson (she/they) is the author of three poetry books, two chapbooks, and editor of three anthologies. Her most recent poetry book, Tangled in Vow & Beseech (MoonPath, 2024), was named a finalist for the Sally Albiso and Wheelbarrow Books poetry prizes. Jill is editor-in-chief of Wandering Aengus Press and its imprint, Trail to Table Press. She spends her free time writing, hiking, and in close observation of the natural world.

Reviews

[Jill Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the editor, I know the writing we selected for this anthology is stellar. :-)

[Dave Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every page is powerful, personal, poetic -- and from completely different experiences and perspectives. No single author could provide so much insight. The collection is thus much greater than the sum of its parts. I will be rereading as soon as I get another copy. I couldn't wait to give this one away to share the life force captured in the words of these women.