In the following essay, de Caro examines the cultural context and significance of contemporary urban folklore in Story of My Life, particularly as revealed in formal and informal communication among the novel's characters.

Below, Wolcott offers unfavorable review of Story of My Life.

In the following review, O'Rourke offers a favorable assessment of Story of My Life.

In the following review, Gaiser offers an unfavorable assessment of Story of My Life.