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

from msjessicamae

I absolutely LOVED this book. How is it that I am 25 and just now reading this for the first time? This story had so many similarities with my life at that age. Margaret is trying to decide if she believes in God while at the same time begging him to let her "get it" ("it" being her period). She ...

from oldandnewbooksmell

Margaret has no religion, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have a close relationship with God. It's not until she moves from New York to New Jersey and begins hanging out with new friends does she realize it's probably weird that she talks with God the way that she does. So, for a school assignm...

from Secret7

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.

from ragulto101

i loved this book! I first read it when I was in 5th grade. When first read it I could relate to Margaret; you know with the whole moving into a new town, new place, with new friends. Except unlike Margaret I didn't have any religious problems. I think I might read it again.

from readasaurus

The self-conscious, confused, and endearing heroine, Margaret, makes this book a great one. Margaret faces the adolescent struggles of finding a religious identity, talking to boys, moving and making new friends, and getting her first period. Blume masterfully captures the thoughts of pre-teens. ...