<p><em>An Ordinary Woman</em> is a devotional book of poetry and imaginative contemplation on gospel texts. Mary&rsquo;s relationship with God is pivotal in the book&nbsp;<em>an ordinary woman</em>. &nbsp;Mary is portrayed as a woman loving&nbsp;her son, Jesus, through the turns and twists of life. Her <em>yes</em> to God was <em>yes</em> to personhood,&nbsp;<em>yes</em> to co-creation. &nbsp;Love came through her <em>yes</em>. &nbsp;Readers are invited to journey with the Mystery of God and with the mystery of Mary, in faith, hope, and love, recognising and embracing the turns and twists of their lives.</p>