Yes, Objectivism is the way. She was quite a lady. Actually, someone once referred to Rand as the "bravest man in America". Rand, of course, took it as a compliment.
I've had some bizarre reactions over the years, when people learned I read and admired Ayn Rand...
"Oh, god, Ayn Rand??? Her philosophy is, 'you're poor and it's your fault'"
"You read Ayn Rand? Well, that explains everything"
"They should burn all of her books - and I'm even against book burning"
And my all time favorite...."You.....you're one of THEM!!!"