Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret in Never too Late to Read Classics

Nov 18, 2022 Sara rated it it was ok

Shelves: children-s-literature, coming-of-age, religion

I find it so difficult to judge a book that I know, in part, does not appeal to me because I was never its intended audience. This is no doubt an interesting read for a 9-12 years old child, but without much to hold an adult reader. I have heard so much about this author and the substance of her writing that I was surprised to find so little to admire.

It is the story of young Margaret, who moves from her New York home to a New Jersey suburb and begins a new life with new friends there. In her ef ...more

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Oct 26, 2016 Jen from Quebec :0) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites-life-changers

This book HOLDS UP with time! Of course, reading it 1st at about age 11 or so it was life altering and so so helpful. As an adult, I find myself identifying more with the bullying story line, and the religion aspect of the book....I only wish that girls today who read it would realize that the 'belts' and pads used in the book are the modern day equivalent of 'maxi pads' because I had to ask Mom what the hell they were talking about way back when-- I guess it WAS written in like 1970....wow. 197 ...more

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Jan 12, 2017 Megan Parrott rated it really liked it

I don't remember reading this book at the appropriate age (or it didn't leave an impression on me), so I thought I'd tackle it now. It's a short and sweet coming-of-age number. I can see why it's so fondly regarded so I suppose I'm a little bummed I didn't get in on the ground level. Would love to see a 2017 version – it'd be fun to see how Margaret would handle modern issues. ...more

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