Judy Blume

Margaret may not be what would be termed "religious", but is she is by far the character with closest relationship with God in this book, mainly because of her honesty and plainspokenness in her prayers, and as a result of this real relationship, He gives her exactly what she wants. Spirituality aside, this novel is down-to-earth and genuine about all the myriad anxieties and problems pre-teen girls go through and Blume is not afraid to blatantly say what she thinks and reveal things as they are, inappropriate as they may seem to some stiff-necked readers. I may not be the one to say it, being a guy and all, but I think any girl struggling with the twinges of puberty may find calm and understanding with this book, and know that she isn't alone. I think it would also be of great benefit for boys to read it too, if you could ever convince them of it.… (más)

Whether you read the classic, Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret, or Summer Sisters, you won’t be disappointed by the writing of Judy Blume.

Firstly, I love the title, Summer Sisters. Nothing more needs to be said, you already know what the book is about - just as the title states. Caitlyn has it all, the money, the looks, the opportunities. What she lacks in family stability, she makes up for with her free, if sometimes exaggerated spirit. Victoria, “Vix,” is Caitlyn’s opposite, lacking in wealth, not quite the stunner, and her opportunities are limited (so she thinks) because of these things. But for whatever reason, at age 12, Caitlyn invites Vix to spend the summer on Martha’s Vineyard with her Dad and brother.

Summer Sisters is a decades long saga of the story of the girls growing up, growing together, growing apart, learning about their female “Power,” boys, friendship, life lessons, and the like. In wonderful Judy Blume style, the pages fly by, as to the years, ending with a bit of an unexpected heartbreak.

This book made me smile with nostalgia, reminisce about days and friends gone by, and wish for all young girls to have he experience of a Summer Sister.… (más)