Joyce Maynard Quotes

A person who deserves my loyalty receives it.

Joyce Maynard



Although Salinger had long since cut me out of his life completely and made it plain that he had nothing but contempt for me, the thought of becoming the object of his wrath was more than I felt ready to take on.

Joyce Maynard



At Home in the World is the story of a young woman, raised in some difficult circumstances, and how she survives. It tells a story of redemption, not victimhood.

Joyce Maynard



For 25 years, I did take my responsibilities as a pleaser of others sufficiently seriously.

Joyce Maynard



I believe every one of us possesses a fundamental right to tell our own story.

Joyce Maynard



I believed my story would be helpful to young women my daughter's age, who are still in the process of forming themselves as women, and in need of encouragement to remain true to themselves.

Joyce Maynard



I compromised my ability to tell my story, at the most basic level.

Joyce Maynard