About the Author

Rev. Penelope Duckworth is rector of Calvary Episcopal Church in Santa Cruz, CA. She is the author of I Am: Teaching Sermons on the Incarnation, and her poetry has appeared in The Christian Century and other publications.

Reviews

Penelope Duckworth's many-faceted meditation on Mary, the mother of Jesus, gave me, as even the few sentences in the New Testament could not, an understanding of Mary's influences throughout history, and even more important, perhaps, a vibrant tenderness for her experience, for her life. The text is fascinating, careful and yet lyrical. This book is pure gift. -- Mary Oliver, Pulitzer prize-winning poet Mary: The Imagination of Her Heart is not light reading. It requires time and thought. But if you're interested in the subject and enjoy good writing, you'll find Duckworth's examination of Mary fascinating reading. -- Andrea Sisco Armchair Interviews Her evident affection for the subject and her even-handed approach to some of the more controversial aspects of Marian devotion will appeal to those seeking a well-rounded portrait of one of the major figures in Christian history and worship. Publishers Weekly