Some literary types subscribe to the notion that being a writer like Salinger entitles a person to remain free of the standards that might apply to mere mortals. Joyce Maynard applyentitlefree Change image and share on social
Teach a child to play solitaire, and she'll be able to entertain herself when there's no one around. Teach her tennis, and she'll know what to do when she's on a court. But raise her to feel comfortable in nature, and the whole planet is her home. Joyce Maynard childcomfortablecourt share on social
It's not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can't tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. Joyce Maynard childgrowlive share on social
I've had some wonderful successes and some extreme disappointments in my career and my life. Joyce Maynard careerdisappointmentextreme Change image and share on social
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 agebelievedaughter Change image and share on social
There is a theme that runs through my work, and that is: the toxic property of keeping secrets. Joyce Maynard keeppropertyrun Change image and share on social
Those who rhapsodize about the ease and joy of childhood have perhaps forgotten what it's like to be 12 years old. Joyce Maynard childhoodeaseforget Change image and share on social
I was giving a speech one time, and the woman who introduced me said, 'Well, she used to be J. D. Salinger's girlfriend. I thought, 'God, is that all I've been?' I didn't want to be reduced to that. Joyce Maynard girlfriendgivegod Change image and share on social
My job is writing. I get paid to do it. When was the last time you heard someone challenge a doctor for making money off of cancer? Joyce Maynard cancerchallengedoctor Change image and share on social
I continued to protect him with my silence. Joyce Maynard continueprotectsilence Change image and share on social
