"The poems in this collection have been written over a span of twenty-five years and mark the rites of passage from girlhood to womanhood. Inspired by the joys and pains of roles that women play, each bringing  with it a new face to wear, the volume is a reflection of the timeless experience of womanhood symbolised by a common ancestor "Eve". The poems are wry, ironic, rueful, sometimes sad and sometimes playful.

Women's art, whether literature or painting, is a means of sharing their experiences with the world. With this in mind, the volume aspires for a collective voice by drawing lines from women poets of different countries and ages. This is complemented by paintings of women artists from Bangladesh. The voices of Eve resonate in unison." (jacket)