This book has traveled on its own Wayward Voyage, from conception to spiraling out into the world. The editors would like to thank Mary Hunt, Emily Culpepper, the late Nancy Kelly, Nan O’Mealey, Xochitl Alvizo, Kathryn House, Marla Marcum, Tiffany Steinwert, and the late Judith Lennett. Julie Enszer kept us going when discouragement loomed with practical and Crone-logical advice. Janet Woods provided invaluable assistance with permissions. Lisa DeBoer ably crafted the Index.
Mary Daly’s papers are permanently housed at the Sophia Smith Collection archives at Smith College. Users of this book are encouraged to contribute to the cataloging and maintenance of the collection.
Jennifer Rycenga would like to thank San José State University and my colleagues there, the birds of northeastern Massachusetts, Mary Daly’s cat Cottie for desisting from her plans to kill me, and my late mother-in-law, Millie Wagner, for putting up with my long hours of proofreading. Thanks to my sisters Mary and Clara, and their families, as well as B.J. and Michaeleen for providing writing retreats and lots of treats. My nieces Miranda, Lydia, Liz, and Lauren inspire me to keep fighting for women’s minds, which they display with brilliance. My mother, Dolores, and her dog Fagan befriended Mary Daly, and encouraged this project in many ways. My loving spouse, Peggy Macres, has aided all dimensions of the book from inception to manifestation.
Linda Barufaldi would like to thank Emily Culpepper, Jean MacRae, and Jan Raymond (a.k.a. the Tigers) for their lifelong friendship, Harvard Divinity School for providing financial support and atmosphere conducive to—or at least tolerant of—free thought, and Jennifer Rycenga for generously welcoming me into this project. Most of all I wish to thank Joyce Marieb, whose extraordinary life it has been my privilege to share for more than four decades.