Joyce Hayden's "Lost Handprint" has the capacity not only to touch our hearts with deep images and poignant renderings of love and loss, but also takes us on a journey to the Òold mythsÓ of Persephone and Hades. This book offers transformation for the speaker, and also for the reader. HaydenÕs poetic voice is importantÑone you will want to read over and over again.