Women are asking for a Judy Blume perimenopause book<\/span><\/h2>\nGiven how deeply <\/span>Are You There God? It\u2019s Me, Margaret<\/span><\/i> resonates with readers, it’s no surprise that many are eager for either a continuation of Margaret’s life as an adult or a new story that explores the experience of (peri)menopause.<\/span><\/p>\nIn fact, even renowned menopause expert and women\u2019s health advocate, Tamsen Fadal, wishes there was a sequel. \u201cI read <\/span>Are You There God? It\u2019s Me, Margaret, <\/span><\/i>which now should probably be rewritten to <\/span>Are You There God? It\u2019s Me, Menopause,\u201d <\/span><\/i>she previously told <\/span>First.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t![\"Young](\"https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/best-mom-com-books.jpg?w=126&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tOne day this past spring, I was on the phone with a writer friend, who also happens to be a fellow mom. She was giving me feedback on a draft of what would become my upcoming contemporary romance, Pick-Up (out December 3!).\u00a0 \u201cI loved it!\u201d she said, because she\u2019s not mean. \u201cIt\u2019s funny. But it\u2019s […]\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnd she\u2019s not the only one. Many individuals on the<\/span> r\/menopause<\/span><\/a> thread on Reddit have been asking for the same thing for years. \u201cWhat if, in addition to Blume capturing the tumultuous teen years and the emotional and physical changes that accompany them, she writes about menopause and the trials and tribulations encountered by women across the globe,\u201d one person asked.<\/span><\/p>\nAnother person responded with, \u201cThat would actually be amazing! So many of us started our journey through puberty with “Are You there God” and all her other books, somehow I know she would bring an understanding and reassuring voice to our menopause experience!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nOthers followed up in the thread, sharing that they would love to see Margaret\u2019s experience as a 45-year-old woman.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat is \u2018Are You There God? It\u2019s Me, Margaret\u2019 About?<\/span><\/h3>\n![\"Are](\"https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/judy-blume-perimenopause-margaret.jpg\")
Laurel Leaf<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\nThis classic coming-of-age novel, initially published in 1970, follows 11-year-old Margaret Simon as she navigates the challenges of adolescence. Margaret has just moved to the suburbs of New Jersey after living in New York City and now has to deal with the pressures of a new school, making friends and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nStruggling with the idea of growing up, Margaret talks to God in private. She discusses topics such as her period, getting her first bra and whether she should choose a religion to practice like her parents.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\nUltimately, it\u2019s Margaret\u2019s journey through friendship, family dynamics and personal growth that gives the story its lasting impact on readers, even decades later.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t![\"books](\"https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Copy-of-1200-x-675-Template-3.jpg?w=126&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tBrimming with romance, comedy and relatable antics, these 12 books are sure to charm!\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat Judy Blume has said about writing a menopause book<\/span><\/h2>\nIn a 2023 interview with <\/span>Oprah Daily<\/span><\/i><\/a>, Blume was asked if it surprises her that readers are so nostalgic for her books. \u201cIt can be very emotional. Sometimes there are tears. I think it\u2019s because I represent their childhoods and meeting me brings it all back, not just for them but for me, too,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\nShe continues to mention how it brings up the hard times of being a child and how there are things you can\u2019t control. But Blume also addresses that many of her readers who are adults now want more Margaret.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThen there are women who grew up with my books who want me to age Margaret. They ask for <\/span>Margaret in Menopause<\/span><\/i>. I hate to disappoint them, but Margaret is always going to be 12,\u201d she shared.<\/span><\/p>\nHowever, the now 87-year-old author does wish people would talk more about aging. \u201cWe don\u2019t talk about aging enough, period (no pun intended),\u201d she continued. \u201cWe\u2019re not supposed to age. Not supposed to admit to the problems that accompany aging. And it\u2019s a subject that can make people, younger or older, uncomfortable. Lately I\u2019ve read some good articles about menopause. That\u2019s a start. But, hey, menopausal women are young from where I\u2019m standing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nSo while Blume understands that menopause isn\u2019t talked about enough, she won\u2019t be the one writing the novel to commiserate with. (You can check out other <\/span>menopause reads here<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n
In fact, even renowned menopause expert and women\u2019s health advocate, Tamsen Fadal, wishes there was a sequel. \u201cI read <\/span>Are You There God? It\u2019s Me, Margaret, <\/span><\/i>which now should probably be rewritten to <\/span>Are You There God? It\u2019s Me, Menopause,\u201d <\/span><\/i>she previously told <\/span>First.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n And she\u2019s not the only one. Many individuals on the<\/span> r\/menopause<\/span><\/a> thread on Reddit have been asking for the same thing for years. \u201cWhat if, in addition to Blume capturing the tumultuous teen years and the emotional and physical changes that accompany them, she writes about menopause and the trials and tribulations encountered by women across the globe,\u201d one person asked.<\/span><\/p>\n Another person responded with, \u201cThat would actually be amazing! So many of us started our journey through puberty with “Are You there God” and all her other books, somehow I know she would bring an understanding and reassuring voice to our menopause experience!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Others followed up in the thread, sharing that they would love to see Margaret\u2019s experience as a 45-year-old woman.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This classic coming-of-age novel, initially published in 1970, follows 11-year-old Margaret Simon as she navigates the challenges of adolescence. Margaret has just moved to the suburbs of New Jersey after living in New York City and now has to deal with the pressures of a new school, making friends and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Struggling with the idea of growing up, Margaret talks to God in private. She discusses topics such as her period, getting her first bra and whether she should choose a religion to practice like her parents.<\/span> Ultimately, it\u2019s Margaret\u2019s journey through friendship, family dynamics and personal growth that gives the story its lasting impact on readers, even decades later.<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n In a 2023 interview with <\/span>Oprah Daily<\/span><\/i><\/a>, Blume was asked if it surprises her that readers are so nostalgic for her books. \u201cIt can be very emotional. Sometimes there are tears. I think it\u2019s because I represent their childhoods and meeting me brings it all back, not just for them but for me, too,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n She continues to mention how it brings up the hard times of being a child and how there are things you can\u2019t control. But Blume also addresses that many of her readers who are adults now want more Margaret.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThen there are women who grew up with my books who want me to age Margaret. They ask for <\/span>Margaret in Menopause<\/span><\/i>. I hate to disappoint them, but Margaret is always going to be 12,\u201d she shared.<\/span><\/p>\n However, the now 87-year-old author does wish people would talk more about aging. \u201cWe don\u2019t talk about aging enough, period (no pun intended),\u201d she continued. \u201cWe\u2019re not supposed to age. Not supposed to admit to the problems that accompany aging. And it\u2019s a subject that can make people, younger or older, uncomfortable. Lately I\u2019ve read some good articles about menopause. That\u2019s a start. But, hey, menopausal women are young from where I\u2019m standing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n So while Blume understands that menopause isn\u2019t talked about enough, she won\u2019t be the one writing the novel to commiserate with. (You can check out other <\/span>menopause reads here<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n
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