A few years ago, poet Maggie Anderson recommended the work of Irene McKinney to me — and I have been in love with McKinney’s work since I picked up a used copy of Six O’Clock Mine Report (at the time the book was out of print). I was happy to see that Red Hen Press has published a collected works of this wonderful poet. I talk a little about Unthinkable: Selected Poems 1976 – 2004 in a brief review over at Rattle — I have to admit that talking about a collected works is a bit different than reviewing a brand new book with brand new poems. But it’s a great collection, and one I am glad to have on my own personal bookshelf.
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The Scrapper Poet 
RJ Gibson Said:
on March 5, 2010 at 12:16 am
Thanks for doing such a fine review of Irene’s book. She was my teacher when I was an undergrad–she is, I think a poet who deserves to be wider known than she is. I’m going to email her a link to the review.
Karen Weyant Said:
on March 5, 2010 at 12:24 am
Thanks RJ for stopping by — I agree. I have often wondered why McKinney’s work doesn’t get more attention!