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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

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The quotation highlights that the book focuses on a young woman’s journey through hardship and how she manages to overcome her challenges. It emphasizes that the story is about her recovery and strength rather than portraying her as someone defeated by her situation.

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