“[The diaries are] packed with rich detail and narrated by an inimitable voice... Doris is willful, smart and hilarious, and her personality comes through clearly in her writing. Tracey is an able editor, providing relevant, informative footnotes and including occasional photos of Doris’ friends and family and the places she visited. A thoroughly enjoyable read and a fun look at the 1920s through the eyes of a teenager.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Tracey has painstakingly transcribed her ancestor's passionate recountings from a series of diaries …having access to such a blunt portrayal of Doris's day-to-day is a valuable historical voyeurism.
– Karen Biscopink, books.broadwayworld.com

“Julia Park Tracey has set herself to the task of editing and publishing her great aunt’s diaries…[and] in the hands of accomplished author Tracey it becomes extremely engaging... Accounts like these really emphasize the similarities between the teenagers of today and of almost 100 years ago. Portland readers will also enjoy a glimpse of the city as it used to be, when streetcars were the main mode of transportation. Tracey has done extensive research, and her careful footnotes will give city-dwellers the clues they need to orient themselves in order to glimpse the city as it once was.” – Katie Richards, Portland Book Review

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