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At Home in the World

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The memoir delves into the complexities of growing up with intellectually gifted yet flawed parents, capturing the emotional landscape of heartbreak and triumph. It recounts the author's brief romance with J.D. Salinger at 18, a challenging marriage, and her journey of self-reconstruction in mid-life. By blending personal experiences with reflections on relationships and identity, the narrative offers an intimate look at resilience and the pursuit of fulfillment.

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At Home in the World, Joyce Maynard

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2013
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English
Publisher
Picador USA
Released
2013
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Paperback
Pages
402
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9781250046444
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At home in the world
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The memoir delves into the complexities of growing up with intellectually gifted yet flawed parents, capturing the emotional landscape of heartbreak and triumph. It recounts the author's brief romance with J.D. Salinger at 18, a challenging marriage, and her journey of self-reconstruction in mid-life. By blending personal experiences with reflections on relationships and identity, the narrative offers an intimate look at resilience and the pursuit of fulfillment.