Forever . . . [Paperback]

Judy Blume (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 24, 2007

There's a first for everything.

When you build up something in your mind -- really imagine it, wish for it -- sometimes, when it actually happens, it doesn't live up to your expectations.

True love is nothing like that.

Especially not for Katherine and Michael, who can't get enough of each other. Their relationship is unique: sincere, intense, and fun all at the same time. Although they haven't been together all that long, they know it's serious. A whole world opens up as young passion and sexuality bloom.

But it's senior year of high school, and there are big changes ahead. Michael and Katherine are destined for another big "first": a decision. Is this the love of a lifetime, or the very beginning of a lifetime of love?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A convincing account of first love."

-- The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Judy Blume, one of America's most popular authors, is the recipient of the 2004 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of beloved books for young people including Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, and novels for adult readers including Wifey, Smart Women, and Summer Sisters. Her work has been translated into twenty-eight languages, and she receives thousands of letters a month from readers of all ages who share their feelings and concerns with her.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Simon Pulse (April 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416934006
• ISBN-13: 978-1416934004
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Teens > Social Issues > Dating & Intimacy > Fiction
  • #4 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Teens > Social Issues > Being a Teen
  • #6 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Teens > Literature & Fiction > Classics

More About the Author

Judy Blume spent her childhood in Elizabeth, NJ, making up stories inside her head. She has spent her adult years in many places, doing the same thing, only now she writes her stories down on paper. Adults as well as children will recognize such Blume titles as: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret; Superfudge; Blubber; Just As Long As We're Together; and Forever. She has also written the best-selling novels Wifey; Smart Women; and, Summer Sisters. More than 75 million copies of her books have been sold, and her work has been translated into twenty-six languages.
She receives thousands of letters each month from readers of all ages who share their feelings and
concerns with her.
Judy received a B.S. in education from New York University in 1961, which named her a Distinguished Alumna in 1996, the same year that American Library Association honored her with the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement. She has won more than ninety awards, none more important than those coming directly from her youngest readers.
She serves on the boards of the Author's Guild, currently as Vice President; the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, where she sponsors an award for contemporary fiction; and the National Coalition Against Censorship, working to protect intellectual freedom. In Spring 2002, Judy was a spokesperson for the Cheerios "A Book for Every Child" literacy campaign which benefited Reading is Fundamental, America's largest literacy organization. She is also the founder and trustee of The Kids Fund, a charitable and educational foundation.
Judy's first book in the Fudge series, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, was published in 1972. She is thrilled to be celebrating its 30th Anniversary with the publication of Double Fudge. Just as generations of fans have loved the Fudge books, generations of Judy's family have inspired them. Thirty years ago, Fudge was inspired by her son, Larry, and now Double Fudge was written at the request of her grandson, Elliot.
Judy lives on islands up and down the East Coast with her husband George Cooper. They have three grown children and one grandchild.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, July 20, 2007

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TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forever . . . (Paperback)

FOREVER... is the most romantic teen love story ever written!

Katherine and Michael are normal teens who meet in a normal way - at a party! What they have together is so bonding it seems like it will last forever. It's also the most difficult kind of relationship, because they are truly in love.

After meeting and going out a few times, Katherine feels like she is in love. When she and Michael begin getting closer in a sexual way, they both feel as if this could be it.

If I say any more about the plot then I will give away the whole book!

Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down! It isn't often that you come across such an amazing love story because it is told as if Ms. Blume has really been in this intense of a relationship. FOREVER... is a must read for any older, mature teens due to sexual content.

Reviewed by: Taylor Rector

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Just okay, June 26, 2008

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inunmeforever07 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forever . . . (Paperback)

I liked this book mostly because of the way the author wrote it. I wasn't forcing myself to read it or anything which is always good. Also, I think it is very realistic with the teen love thing. At first I thought that the fact that they mostly expressed themselves sexually just showed that they only lust for eachother but then I thought well they're teenagers so that not really too odd. I still wished the main characters would have showed there love in more ways than hanging out and just going home to have sex.

Another reason I only thought it was okay was because the storyline just seemed so fast. It just went from one scene to a completely different one and too fast it was over.

I did like the ending though <<WARNING SPOILER>> At first I thought there would be this big happy ended where love always conquers and all that bull, but the ending was more realistic. She ended up breaking up with Michael so now she'll be able to get some experience with other guys instead of just being tied down to one person she "loves." It's rare that your first boyfriend will be the one you spend your life with and at 18 you've barely explored a world outside of high school.

So like I said it was just alright. I don't think that I'd suggest it to anybody else though.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars judy, March 28, 2008

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This review is from: Forever . . . (Paperback)

At first I wasn't liking the story that much but the story got better as it went along but I wish that the story felt more real. I mean it was good but I never believed that Michael loved Katherine like he said he did. He only wanted to have her and that was that. The other stories and characters are much more interesting than Michael and Katherine also. Their stories had my mouth drop to the floor so that definetly kept me reading. And it saved the book from being boring.