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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

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Joyce Maynard thought that sharing her personal experiences could support young women around her daughter's age as they develop their identities. She wanted to inspire them to stay authentic and not lose sight of who they really are during this important time.

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