If you assume that the autobiography of a nineteen-year-old woman experiencing the transition from the nineteenth century to the twentieth century sounds like it could be dull and prim, think again. Mary MacLane's searingly original and frank memoir was so ahead of its time that it may shock even current-day readers. Whether you're interested in women's writing or are just looking for a compelling, candid read, The Story of Mary MacLane should definitely be on your list.