The Enduring Legacy of 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret'

The book "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" by Judy Blume has helped generations of women navigate puberty and beyond. Gen X women who read the book in their youth now find themselves approaching or past menopause, and they see parallels between the two stages of life. Blume's frank discussion of bodily changes and spiritual questioning has encouraged women to communicate with each other about their experiences. As a result, there is now more information available about menopause, and women are better equipped to help each other through life's passages.