“The Motor City and Me: Our Story” highlights the rich history of Detroit and how the Motor City has left a lasting impact on one woman’s life. Primarily following McMahon’s life and experiences in Detroit, “The Motor City and Me: Our Story” tells her journey from growing up as a young girl in the city and graduating from the University of Detroit to the beginning her adult life and eventually moving away. McMahon parallels the rise and fall of Detroit with the ups and downs of her own life and shows readers how Detroit values strengthened and reassured her throughout difficult times. Tracing her family lineage through four generations, McMahon aims to give readers a thorough look at the city. McMahon says, “I want to provide an example of how over time, an ordinary life becomes a glimpse of history and is priceless for future generations.”