Here's to You, Rachel Robinson

from saracuse9

A companion to one of my favorite books growing up (Just as Long as We're Together), ...Rachel Robinson is a look at how what seems perfect on the outside can be imperfect on the inside. I like these characters and their relationships. JALAWT was longer and more in depth, but RR hit different notes.

from saracuse9

A companion to one of my favorite books growing up (Just as Long as We're Together), ...Rachel Robinson is a look at how what seems perfect on the outside can be imperfect on the inside. I like these characters and their relationships. JALAWT was longer and more in depth, but RR hit different notes.

from bibliophile26

I hadn't read this before; it was a sequal to As Long As We're Together. Not a favorite and I'll probably never reread it, but I still adore Judy Blume.

from ennie

Judy Blume is after my time, so I don't hold her in beloved esteem. Rachel is in seventh grade, and deals with perfectionism, family and friends, and that unattainable boy. Didn't grab me, but might have had a different effect if I were 12.

from bearette24

Really enjoyed this. Blume's books translate well even when you're reading as an adult. This story is about Rachel Robinson, a type A high achiever who is endearingly neurotic, and her (somewhat) dysfunctional family - type A mom and abrasive but intelligent brother. I heard Blume is writing anot...