"Suzanne Cahill's translations illuminate the Tang Daoist women in the contexts of both their times and the gendered body politics of our times. The thousand-year-old women came alive—perhaps this was not the immortality they sought but that is good enough for us." —Dorothy Ko

"This book presents fascinating material, made accessible to both specialists and non-specialists. With its highly readable translations and insightful and interesting introductions, it will be of great value not only in courses on Chinese religion but also in courses on gender and religion. Suzanne Cahill has again excelled in her work." —Beata Grant

"Suzanne Cahill is the leading specialist in the study of medieval Daoist women. Here she presents the first complete translation of their key biographies, integrating skillful analysis of the text with interdisciplinary exploration of the social and historical issues raised by its data. Divine Traces of the Daoist Sisterhood stands at a fascinating crux: it illumines not only broad socio-cultural realities at a precise historical juncture, but also the immediate life-realities of specific individuals who both navigated and contributed to those socio-cultural realities. All who study history, religion, and gender will greatly appreciate Cahill's expert and revealing synthesis." —Russell Kirkland