<p>Linda Spock&rsquo;s gracious gathering of poems offers each of us a lifeline.&nbsp; Here, in the midst of life&rsquo;s challenges, much joyful solace is found.&nbsp; The power of love is always present, not least of all in <em>Lifelines&#39; </em>central group of poems about a much anticipated grandson, who offers all of us the same delight, laughter, and revival felt by the author. Like the spider in &ldquo;Spider Woman,&rdquo; Linda Spock knows how to make her lines &ldquo;dance rather than break.&rdquo;&nbsp; How lucky we are to be invited to the dance.</p>