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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (1970)

by Judy Blume

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A classic coming-of-age story that still stays with me, even though I read it over 15 years ago. ( )
  hopefully86 | May 1, 2013 |
Margaret is at an age where everything is very confusing and she has a million questions about life. She wonders about what religion to choose, how to get boys' attention, and when will she fill in her bra. This is an iconic book that is perfect for girls in grades 4-8. Puberty is one of the strangest periods in a girl's life and this book offers sanctuary to those dealing with so many changes.
  Lizziep | Apr 27, 2013 |
I read a Withdrawn library copy of this when I was about thirteen and didn't understand what was going on half the time? Why did you need a belt for your sanitary... business? And what in god's name was a training bra? And who in god's name was excited about their periods? I am not equipped to judge what this book was in its context, but out of context, it was sweet, but largely bland. ( )
  heterocephalusglaber | Apr 26, 2013 |
A quick, flowing read with endearing characters who are all-too-real, complete with strengths and foibles, mistakes and triumphs. The book deals openly with girls hitting puberty and how they adjust to their changing bodies, crushes, and friends. Even though the book is now more than 40 years old, the themes are remarkably relevant, perhaps even more relevant as religious nonaffiliation continues to rise. ( )
  sschreur | Apr 20, 2013 |


I loved this book when I was a child. I felt so connected to Margaret and was also very curious about her religion. Reading this again I felt like I was connecting with an old friend. nd I was reminded how difficult it is to be a child stepping into adulthood. Will always treasure this book. ( )
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i love this book. i just started
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Are you there God? It's me Margaret.
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Are you there God, it's me Margaret. Life is getting worse every day. I'm going to be the only one who doesn't get it. I know it God. Just like I'm the only one without a religion. Why can't you help me?
"Oh, you're still flat," Nancy laughed.
"Not exactly," I said, pretending to be very cool. "I'm small-boned is all."
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Are you there, God? It's me, Margaret, again.

Have you thought about it? My growing, I mean. I've got a bra now. It would be nice if I had something to put in it.

Margaret is sure she's not normal. Everything seems to be happening so slowly. It's just too embarrassing to tallk about it to anyone - even her best friends. So Margaret talks to God in the hope that maybe he can speed things up a bit.
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If anyone tried to determine the most common rite of passage for preteen girls in North America, a girl's first reading of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret would rank near the top of the list. Judy Blume and her character Margaret Simon were the first to say out loud (and in a book even) that it is normal for girls to wonder when they are ever going to fill out their training bras. Puberty is a curious and annoying time. Girls' bodies begin to do freakish things--or, as in Margaret's case, they don't do freakish things nearly as fast as girls wish they would. Adolescents are often so relieved to discover that someone understands their body-angst that they miss one of the book's deeper explorations: a young person's relationship with God. Margaret has a very private relationship with God, and it's only after she moves to New Jersey and hangs out with a new friend that she discovers that it might be weird to talk to God without a priest or a rabbi to mediate. Margaret just wants to fit in! Who is God, and where is He when she needs Him? She begins to look into the cups of her training bra for answers ...

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Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God.

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