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Mentioned in 9 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.
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 9 episodes
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as the book that taught her about periods.

Polly Vernon

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How Well do we Understand the Female Body? With Polly Vernon
Mentioned by Heather, a listener, regarding her experience reading it during late elementary school.

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Estevanico, aka Mustapha al-Azemmour
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as one of their favorite authors whose books they have read since childhood.


Gretchen Rubin


Elizabeth Craft

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Mentioned by Conan O'Brien as a book he read as a child.

Questions 3
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when discussing a book by Judy Blume.


Toby Howell

Bed Bath & Beyond Bankruptcy, Twitter verifies dead celebs & Bud Light Ad Drama
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as a book he read as a child, illustrating the impact of fiction on empathy and understanding.


Neil Pasricha

Neil Pasricha: The Happiness Equation
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while discussing her daughter's lack of sex education compared to the fictional character Margaret in the movie adaptation.

Hillary Frank

The Most Important Lesson in Sex Ed Isn’t Actually Sex
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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and ![undefined]()

when discussing book bans and censorship.


Elsa Chang

Tovia Smith

Authors Of Banned Books Are Fed Up – and Fighting Back
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as books he carried around in fifth grade to impress girls.


Bert Kreischer

Dr. Phil Makes Bert Cry | 2 Bears, 1 Cave
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as a potential answer to what ![undefined]()

's last words would be.

Nahlah Ayed

Ian Williams

# 4: What it means to truly listen
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as the book where she was first introduced to the idea of a sanitary belt.

Holly Fry

Behind the Scenes Minis: Opera and Joyous Research
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in relation to an editorial ![undefined]()

wrote.


Guy Kawasaki

Jennifer Weiss-Wolf

Jennifer Weiss-Wolf: Breaking Barriers from Menstruation to Menopause
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as a book he read in his youth, highlighting the importance of expansive reading experiences.


Barrie Hardymon

Bonus: Banned Books
Mentioned by 

as her favorite books from childhood, known for their relatable and sometimes confronting themes.


Megyn Kelly

Megyn Kelly: Special Mother’s Day episode of "Dedicated with Doug Brunt"
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as a childhood favorite author who unexpectedly helped her career.

Tayari Jones

Tayari Jones: How I Found My Voice
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as an influential author whose books shaped her life and continue to be challenged.

Amanda Jones

That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America
Mentioned by Ash when discussing which game is the most dangerous to play.

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