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Forever . . . [Mass Market Paperback]

Judy Blume
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (394 customer reviews)

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Book Description

April 24, 2007

Awkward, sweet, passionate, innocent, secretive . . .

Do you remember your first time?

Katherine and Michael won't ever forget theirs. They were seniors in high school. Totally crazy for each other, they thought they had found the one. It was first love, and it was perfect: long talks on the phone, ski trips, and double dates when they simply couldn't wait to be alone.

But was Katherine and Michael's relationship the love of a lifetime, or merely the beginning of a lifetime of love?

Relive the memories in this new edition of Judy Blume's classic and beloved novel. Fall in love all over again with Forever . . . .


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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

"Going all the way" is still a taboo subject in young adult literature. Judy Blume was the first author to write candidly about a sexually active teen, and she's been defending teenagers' rights to read about such subjects ever since. Here, Blume tells a convincing tale of first love--a love that seems strong and true enough to last forever. Katherine loves Michael so much, in fact, that she's willing to lose her virginity to him, and, as the months go by, it gets harder and harder for her to imagine living without him. However, something happens when they are separated for the summer: Katherine begins to have feelings for another guy. What does this mean about her love for Michael? What does this mean about love in general? What does "forever" mean, anyway? As always, Blume writes as if she's never forgotten a moment of what it's like to be a teenager. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"A convincing account of first love."

-- The New York Times Book Review


Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books; Reissue edition (April 24, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416947388
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416947387
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (394 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #614,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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

This is a great book for teens, and young adults. Elizabeth Wonderham  |  19 reviewers made a similar statement
In this book, Forever, Judy Blume tells a story about a first love. TYRONE  |  18 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
174 of 185 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous book! January 29, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I just read through all 104 customer reviews, and while I agreed with most of them, I couldn't believe the ones from people saying that this book was 'perverted', 'disgusting', and whatnot. I'm 14 years old and read this book in 2 hours the day I got it. It's a very good example of first love - you think it will last forever, but it ends up that it isn't going to happen. I don't know if the sex scenes are realistic or not, but I know this much: they are NOT your typical perfect, amazing, swooning scenes of other books and movies. It's a very honest book. Yes, it is somewhat graphic at times, but for us girls who haven't had any sexual encounters yet, it shows us how it will very likely be for us at first. Katherine is nervous, and scared when she loses her virginity - Judy Blume shows the emotions and fear that comes with it. Overall, this book is fantastic, and I recommend it to anyone who likes Judy Blume and is 13 or older!
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115 of 126 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This has endured for a reason... October 21, 2004
Format:Mass Market Paperback
...that being that it is still as topical now as it was when I read it more than 20 years ago. It is not a "how to" manual for sex, but rather illustrates the disappointment that can come from giving yourself sexually to someone who doesn't deserve you. That's what I took from it all those years ago, and *this book* was one of many factors that encouraged me NOT to have sex as a teenager.

To the reviewer who said "I can tell you that many young women I knew became sexually active at a very young age, due in large part to this book. It made sex seem 'hip' and 'cool'. The saddest part of all is what this book says about our culture..." If you think a book is what makes teenagers have sex, you need a lesson on hormones. This book makes sex seem special, and not something that you want to do with just anybody. And what is says about our culture is that teens are naturally curious about sex, and if their parents instill in them some self-esteem and self-respect, they won't want to just give their bodies away to someone who doesn't appreciate them. Don't blame a book because people are poor parents.
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Teen Issues About Love & Sex September 25, 2001
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
"Forever" is the 'adult' novel about Katherine Danziger and Michael Wagner, two teenagers experiencing first love together. They meet at a mutual friend's New Year's Eve party. Initially, Kath isn't too impressed with him, but as the night wears on, she finds herself growing more and more attracted to him. Then he shows up the next day and admits he's interested in her.

From there, everything's pretty obvious, so I'm not going to prattle on about details and events. They spend countless hours together, going skiing, making out, etc. The sex scenes are explicit (but not trashy) and sometimes funny. You'll understand what I mean when you meet Ralph.

Then comes the dreaded summertime when Katherine and Michael are separated by jobs. This is when their relationship is on the line: Does Katherine cheat on Michael or not? Answer: You'll just have to read "Forever" and find out for yourself.

When I picked this book up recently, I was surprised to see it was written back in the 70s. Even though it's a 'dinosaur' of a book, the material is pretty much up-to-date about teenage pregnancy and sex. The one thing that's changed over the years is AIDS, which Judy Blume briefly talks about at the beginning of this book. Otherwise, this book will probably be passed on for generations, and the issues will probably still be the same.

One complaint: Nobody in this book seemed to have any major hang-ups about sex or birth control. Kath's family and friends were eager and open to talk about sex; Kath's grandmother even gave her birth control advice. Now, I don't know of anyone who could be so lucky, so in that respect "Forever" failed to be realistic.

Even though "Forever" is not my favorite Judy Blume book, it's definitely worth reading. If you're pretty comfortable about sex, you'll probably enjoy this book. If not, you'll probably cringe and either burn it or secretly continue reading it.

Three years after it was published, "Forever" was made into a TV movie. I wasn't born yet to see it, but from what I heard, I didn't miss much.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars A quick read
I read this book for my young adult literature class during "Early YA Books" week. This book was first published in the 1970s, and it is popular even to this day. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Taryn B.
5.0 out of 5 stars jdhjxksdl
I want this book.I want to get this for my graduation.But then someone would say no. It's this mexican guy who is light brown.His namestarts with a J and ends with an E. Read more
Published 29 days ago by cristina
5.0 out of 5 stars Forever
This book was amazing I loved it. I just got it yesterday and just finished it this morning. Very descriptive I felt like I was really in the book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ayana Mier
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Excellent book for a teenager to read!! I loved this book so much I wish there was a movie to go along with it!
Published 1 month ago by allison schoonmaker
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
I read this book last year and I read it again this year. It's still my favorite book of all time. This story really teaches you something about young love and I won't forget what... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Greer
3.0 out of 5 stars Alright.
This book is a good, easy read. Nothing unforgettable or amazing. It's a nice book if you want a sweet love story. Everything is very unrealistic and very choppy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Katelyn
3.0 out of 5 stars Weak
This book had a weak story line and the characters were hardly developed. I personally think Judy Blume is a better children's novelist. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Christopher Schmidt
4.0 out of 5 stars =)
I enjoyed this book very much. I couldn't put it down. And when I did it wasn't for very long.
Published 2 months ago by Rebecca Funderburk
5.0 out of 5 stars fun for the memories
This book hold up! When I was growing up - we were not supposed to read this but we did anyway. I liked it the 2nd time around too!
Published 2 months ago by Stinky Pete
5.0 out of 5 stars Finding an old favorite
It just filled me with melancholy. A really good read especially for someone going through that stage in their life
Published 3 months ago by Fatimatou Saleck
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