One of the most fascinatingly self-involved personalities of the 20th century.
- The Age (2011) .
Mary MacLane comes off the page quivering with life. Moving.
- London Times .
Her first book was the first of the confessional diaries ever written in this country, and it was a sensation.
- N.Y .Times .
The first of the self-expressionists, and also the first of the Flappers.
- The Chicagoan .
Miss MacLane stands as the greatest sensationalist of a sensational day ... She dares to tell to all the world what most people try to keep profoundly guarded ... She stands for truth and dares the courage of her convictions.
- From hundreds of letters-to-the-editor on her 1st book .