"Quicksand" is a semi-autobiographical novel about a mixed-race woman named Helga Crane who, feeling out of place in both African-American and white societies, embarks on a journey of self-discovery. From the Southern United States to Denmark and back, she struggles with racial identity, sexual repression, and societal expectations, eventually marrying a reverend and becoming disillusioned with her life as a preacher's wife in the rural South. The novel explores themes of racial identity, class, and gender in the early 20th century.

"Early Spring" is a poignant autobiographical account of a young girl's coming of age in a working-class neighborhood of Copenhagen during the 1920s and 1930s. The narrative delves into the complexities of her family life, her struggles with identity and self-worth, and her passionate pursuit of writing as a means of escape and self-expression. The book captures the emotional landscape of the protagonist as she navigates the challenges of adolescence, the pressures of societal expectations, and her own burgeoning literary ambitions, all set against the backdrop of a changing Denmark. Through her introspective and lyrical prose, the story offers a deeply personal exploration of growth, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of one's dreams amidst adversity.

"Dependency" is the harrowing autobiographical account of a woman's struggle with addiction and the complexities of her personal life in mid-20th-century Copenhagen. Through a raw and intimate narrative, the book explores the protagonist's turbulent relationships, her quest for love and artistic recognition, and her descent into drug dependency. The memoir provides a candid look at the cycles of abuse and recovery, painting a poignant portrait of a woman grappling with her inner demons and societal expectations in a time when such topics were often taboo.