Forever by Judy Blume
Considered the first young adult novel to discuss teenage sexuality in a way that didn’t “punish” the characters for having sex (nobody gets pregnant or sick from STDs) Forever is the story of Catherine and Michael, two teens who fall in love and embark on a sexual relationship together. For Catherine, it’s her first time, and she spends a lot of novel deciding if sex is right for her at this point in her life. She asks her friends, subtly brings it up to her parents, and researches birth control methods. After looking at all the factors, Catherine and Michael decide bring sex into their tender, romantic, and often funny relationship. Forever was written in 1975, but because Judy Blume deals so realistically with the issue of teen sexuality, it never seems to age. The author has added a forward to the latest re-printings of the book where she discusses the danger of HIV and AIDS, a serious problem that Catherine and Michael didn’t have to worry about in 1975. I’ll say no more except that some of the adults in your life who were teens in the 80’s may have a story about passing Forever around at school and giggling over the part about “Ralph.” After reading Forever, you’ll never be able to hear that name without chuckling, just a little, too!
makaila said,
December 16, 2007 @ 9:02 pm
i remebe ri read tis book about a month ago i loved it, it was an amazing book i really like it.
and of course “ralph” that was very funny
=D
?makaila?
Nick Jonas said,
January 13, 2008 @ 6:50 pm
My name is Nick Jonas. I loved this book! I think about this girl everytime I read it.
Bob said,
January 23, 2008 @ 3:23 pm
hmmm ralph is my favorite character.
Kate said,
February 10, 2008 @ 5:26 pm
Okk this book is so good but u our not nick jonas
Rhian said,
February 16, 2008 @ 12:46 pm
i Thought This Book Was Brilliant! i Read it in Less Than Two Days Because i Couldnt Put it Down.
it’s The First Book i’ve Read That Discusses Sex Without it Sounding Horrible. The Way The Book Was Wrote Was Amazing!
miley cyrus said,
March 6, 2008 @ 4:38 pm
Hey everybody, this is Miley Cyrus! I think Judy Blume is a wonderful writter and a good example for teens who are struggling with “sex” and relationships. Just remember that anyone can do anything, and there is nothing that can stop you!
- Miley
Rachel said,
March 6, 2008 @ 4:40 pm
heyy you aren’t miley cyrus, and u aren’t nick jonas! anyway …. I loved this book! it was sooo awesome! and i love Judy Blume. she is an amazing author!
Molly said,
April 13, 2008 @ 5:42 pm
hey this book was soooo good. at first i was really hesitant to read it because i dont usually read romance novels, but i read it in like 2 hours!!! i couldnt put it down it was so good.!
gabi said,
April 21, 2008 @ 1:29 pm
love this book
Ashante said,
May 1, 2008 @ 7:01 am
I loved this book, it’s really good, it discusses teen problems w/o sounding gross. And I totally agree with what rhian said.
And “ralph” was funny
nikki said,
May 2, 2008 @ 12:21 pm
yeah, i havent read this book cuz i was kind of “hesitant” cuz it discusses explicit scenes and it would kind of feel awkward but from wat everybody said i’m determined 2 try and get 2 it…thanks!
Cameron said,
May 24, 2008 @ 6:16 pm
This book was great.
“Ralph” was funny. It is also even funnier becuase I have a friend named Ralph, and sometimes i giggle when i say his name becuase of it!
But still, such a great book!
Highly reccomend.
Taylor said,
July 21, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
oh! ralph… ralph,, i can’t stop laughing about it! i could not put the book down when i checked it out at the library! it was so wonderful! i think judy blume should make a second book of forever! i recommend this book!