My Favorite Books: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret

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I first read this book when I was in the fifth grade.  In the 1980’s.  My fifth grade teacher was Mrs. Lane and she always had a collection of books in her classroom under the windows that we could pick up and read at all times.  Yes, we had library time, but I know that my love of reading was fostered by my teachers too.  Maybe that’s why I’ve always surrounded myself with books – I’m not just surrounding myself, but anyone that is invited into our home, just like my parents did.  Also, every Saturday morning my Mama and Daddy took time out of their weekend to take me and my brother to our local library, and I KNOW that that is one of the reasons that I have such a love for libraries.  It’s those type of things that stick in my memory like glue.

I can remember plowing my way through Mrs. Lane’s bookcase, but the one book that stands out in my memories was this one.  It had a profound effect on me.  Isn’t that what an excellent book is supposed to do?  Judy Blume is one of my favorite authors, but this first book of hers that I discovered in that lovely classroom will always be the one that stands out in my mind as the best.  If all of that didn’t make you want to get your hands on a copy of it today, here is a short summary:

Margaret Simon, almost twelve, has just moved from New York City to the suburbs, and she’s anxious to fit in with her new friends. When she’s asked to join a secret club she jumps at the chance. But when the girls start talking about boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret starts to wonder if she’s normal. There are some things about growing up that are hard for her to talk about, even with her friends. Lucky for Margaret, she’s got someone else to confide in . . . someone who always listens.  via

Have you read this book?  What was your opinion?  I LOVE it.  Let me know!

 

You can find all of the books I’ve read this year here.

You can find all of my FAVORITE books here.

 

 

What are you reading right now? I am always on the lookout for another book to read.