Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret was another one of my kids’ book club books. I specifically remembered reading and loving this book as a kid. I must admit that I didn’t remember any of the content but I did remember the book having a special place in my heart.
As I reread the novel, I was, yet again, astonished by its simplistic writing. Compared to today’s young adult novels, this book is so basic and simple. However, the subject matters discussed are anything but. Even though it was a relatively boring read for me, I still related to the awkward nature of being a teenager girl. And moving and trying to make friends and all those things that Judy Blume is flawlessly good at portraying.
It still felt much more simplistic than I remembered from my youth. Maybe this is because the young adult books I read now are for older kids compared to the audience of this one. Regardless of this recent experience, Judy Blume still holds a special place in my heart.
I loved this book as a young girl, it was just enough information about puberty and life to make it a all time favorite. My mom gave me a copy and I bought a new one for my first daughter and wrote inside it and gave it to her for her 13 birthday I think. My oldest is in college now and my next two daughter’s a teen & tween have a hard time finding books to read that I approve of. There are too many of them filled with dating/sex/drinking/ and more info then a young girl needs at this age. It’s too bad books aren’t the same as the use too.
I dont know how you just keeps on going and going, Doing the things you do. 😀 I wish i could be just as focused and constant.
I loved this book because my name is really Margaret. I read it as an adult and am collecting books with that name for fun. This one tops the list. I too like it because it is so pure and a good read for anyone.
I agree with Sheena. I am learning a lot from you and love reading your blog even doing it when your on vacation. Now that is really special. A big thank you too.
Oh..I loved that book as a kid! Totally need to get that for my teenager daugther!! I read EVERYTHING Judy Blume as a kid!!
I loved that book and everything I read by Judy Blume!