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A review by goatsrsexy
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I haven't read this book since I was probably 7 or 8 years old. The interesting thing about that is, when I read this book I was still like Margaret waiting for everything to happen to me. I think without me knowing it this book influenced a lot of my early adolescence and I also think that's something a lot of people can say about Judy Blume books in general.
I see SO MUCH of myself in Margaret. I am also the child of one Jewish and one Christian parent who decided to raise their kids without religion. Just like Margaret I was super curious about religion as a kid and I remember going to all different kinds of churches with my mom's friends, I liked singing songs and eating desserts so overall I remember it being a pretty good experience. I also remember talking to God in my head just like Margaret and I didn't realize it until now but I'm sure I got it from her. In case anyone is wondering I'm Jewish now lol.
I remember being so excited and telling all my friends when I got my period. I remember stuffing my bra to seem cool. I remember being bullied by mean girls and I also remember being a mean girl myself. So many of these things are such universal experiences for North American girls and that's why Judy Blumes books have spoken to so many young girls for decades.
What really struck me when reading this as an adult was how Margaret always recognized her lack of agency in situations when it should have been given to her. One of the most frustrating things about being a kid is adults treating you like you're not a whole person with real feelings. This book portrays that feeling so well which is a huge deal because seeing it written out like this helps kids see that they are right to be mad about it, it's totally unfair!
I'm just so glad this book held up so well for me and I'm definitely gonna try to read more of Judy Blumes books since I own a bunch of them. Also I can't wait for this move to come out!!
I see SO MUCH of myself in Margaret. I am also the child of one Jewish and one Christian parent who decided to raise their kids without religion. Just like Margaret I was super curious about religion as a kid and I remember going to all different kinds of churches with my mom's friends, I liked singing songs and eating desserts so overall I remember it being a pretty good experience. I also remember talking to God in my head just like Margaret and I didn't realize it until now but I'm sure I got it from her. In case anyone is wondering I'm Jewish now lol.
I remember being so excited and telling all my friends when I got my period. I remember stuffing my bra to seem cool. I remember being bullied by mean girls and I also remember being a mean girl myself. So many of these things are such universal experiences for North American girls and that's why Judy Blumes books have spoken to so many young girls for decades.
What really struck me when reading this as an adult was how Margaret always recognized her lack of agency in situations when it should have been given to her. One of the most frustrating things about being a kid is adults treating you like you're not a whole person with real feelings. This book portrays that feeling so well which is a huge deal because seeing it written out like this helps kids see that they are right to be mad about it, it's totally unfair!
I'm just so glad this book held up so well for me and I'm definitely gonna try to read more of Judy Blumes books since I own a bunch of them. Also I can't wait for this move to come out!!