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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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

Book • 1970
The book follows Margaret Simon, who moves from New York City to Farbrook, New Jersey, and struggles to fit in with her new friends.

Margaret is part of a secret club where the girls discuss boys, bras, and getting their periods.

Born to a Jewish father and a Christian mother, Margaret is trying to figure out her own religious identity and has a personal relationship with God, whom she talks to about her thoughts, fears, and desires.

The story addresses themes of puberty, peer pressure, social acceptance, and religious identity in a relatable and humorous way.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by
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Gretchen Rubin
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Elizabeth Craft
as one of their favorite authors whose books they have read since childhood.
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Ep. 524 Use a Messy Closet, a 3-Hour Rule for Difficult People & Renowned Judy Blume on Reading
Mentioned by Conan O'Brien as a book he read as a child.
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Toby Howell
when discussing a book by Judy Blume.
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Hillary Frank
while discussing her daughter's lack of sex education compared to the fictional character Margaret in the movie adaptation.
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Neil Pasricha
as a book he read as a child, illustrating the impact of fiction on empathy and understanding.
Neil Pasricha: The Happiness Equation
Referenced by the speakers in the context of romantic exploration, suggesting the book is about self-discovery and relationships.
The Cult of Sleepaway Camp
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Elsa Chang
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Tovia Smith
when discussing book bans and censorship.
Authors Of Banned Books Are Fed Up – and Fighting Back
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Bert Kreischer
as books he carried around in fifth grade to impress girls.
Dr. Phil Makes Bert Cry | 2 Bears, 1 Cave
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Guy Kawasaki
in relation to an editorial
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Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
wrote.
Jennifer Weiss-Wolf: Breaking Barriers from Menstruation to Menopause
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Barrie Hardymon
as a book he read in his youth, highlighting the importance of expansive reading experiences.
Bonus: Banned Books
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Megyn Kelly
as her favorite books from childhood, known for their relatable and sometimes confronting themes.
Megyn Kelly: Special Mother’s Day episode of "Dedicated with Doug Brunt"
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Tayari Jones
as a childhood favorite author who unexpectedly helped her career.
Tayari Jones: How I Found My Voice
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Amanda Jones
as an influential author whose books shaped her life and continue to be challenged.
That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America
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Holly Fry
as the book where she was first introduced to the idea of a sanitary belt.
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