Forever
29 May 2014Synopsis
A brave and honest portrayal of first love, sex, and heartbreak that has resonated with readers for decades.
From Judy Blume, author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, comes Forever, a classic novel about the joys and challenges of teenage romance. Katherine and Michael meet at a party and are instantly attracted to each other. As their relationship deepens, they navigate the complexities of young love, responsibility, and sexual exploration.
When Katherine's parents make them spend the summer apart, the couple must confront the question: can love truly last forever?
With its frank depiction of virginity, sexual awakening, and the emotional rollercoaster of first relationships, Forever remains a groundbreaking work of young adult fiction that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.
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29 May 2014
9781447280361Reviews
So here’s to women and girls continuing to discover this incredible woman’s work long into the future. Times change, trends come and go, but some books resonate, well, forever.Polly Dunbar, Glamour
The 1975 novel might be barred from US schools and libraries, but it gets a hugely important telling here.Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian
‘Forever’ is a sweet ode to first love (and L.A.) based on Judy Blume’s novelRobert Lloyd on the Netflix adaptation of 'Forever', LA Times
Judy Blume skillfully and honestly portrays the challenges, experienced by all teens and young adults, of transitioning from holding hands to a relationship with both emotional and sexual responsibility. She informs her readers that a relationship can have real consequences without being condescending towards them.Amazon reader
