A Woman in Time is the story of blissful early years and of the things that went wrong and right in the life that followed. The book's poetry and prose describe the settings and delights of family times and the trials and joys of childhood and adolescence. Moving on to the author's adult years, the poems and essays confess romantic daydreams and debacles, tell of international adventures and affections, share the infinite sadness of leaving and loss, offer an ultimately optimistic look at aging and the renewal it can bring, and suggest ways to continue growing-alone and within the shared human experience.