Are you there God? It's me, Margaret.
Written by Judy Blume
Originally published in 1970
Rate 5/5
This is the first book I read since coming out of my Stephen King rabbit hole; it was a nice breathe of fresh air. My friend Margaret and I are planning on watching the movie version of Are you there God? It's me, Margaret. so we decided to read it before we saw it. I'm looking forward to watching the movie after reading the book. I don't think I have ever read a story quite like this one.
What is Are you there God? It's me, Margaret. about?
Margaret is just about to start 6th grade, but that's not the only big change happening in her life, she recently moved. Her best friend used to be her grandma, but now that they don't live as close to each other Margaret has to learn how to make new friends. Nancy Wheeler, Margaret's neighbor, takes it upon herself to befriend Margaret before the school year starts.
Throughout the school year, Margaret navigates her way through girlhood. Whether that be through learning about mensuration, talking about bodily changes with her friends, and or learning how jumping to assumptions isn't going to get you anywhere.
You might be wondering why Margaret is talking to God, I was curious about that too; however, I am not going to give that part away. I think it's more sentimental if you read the book and find out yourself.
My thoughts on Are you there God? It's me, Margaret.
Considering the character's ages, the girl friendships in this book were the most accurate I have ever read. They talk about bras, periods, boys, school, the way they perceptive people around them, and of course a little bit of religion as well.
Despite the fact that Margaret is significantly younger than me, I could relate to her in many ways. I was once an "overly emotional" teenage girl, just like Margaret. I loved reading her story. I wouldn't have been upset if the book was a little longer, but I liked how sort and sweet it was.
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"Why do I only feel you when I'm alone?"
"As long as she loves me and I love her, what difference does religion make?"
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