Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Life will be better when…
For several decades, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret was banned from libraries because of its candid discussion of boys, bras, puberty, periods, sexual discovery, and sanitary towels.
‘Whoa! I didn’t sign up for a sex ed lesson.’
Don’t worry, I’m not going to give you hush-hush guidance on the birds and the bees.
Believe it or not, I found this film – filled with oh-so-relatable moments from my own teenage years – spoke to my 20-something self. Throughout the story, Margaret and her friends long to transition into adulthood. In a similar way, we convince ourselves life will be better when we reach the next stage – when we get married, secure a promotion, have a baby, or pay off our mortgage.
This article is one in a series (Connecting with Culture) (Issues and Trends) from the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity.