How we cite our quotes: (Chapter. Paragraph)
Quote #4
Then Miss Abbott told us since we were in sixth grade and very grown up, there were certain subjects we would cover during the school year. "Certain very private subjects just for girls." That was all she said but I got the idea. Why do they wait until sixth grade when you already know everything! (7.41)
Since not everyone's parents are willing and able to sit down and have the birds and the bees talk, the Miss Abbotts of the world (and books like Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret) play a pretty important role in offering some guidance and information to lots of young people.
Quote #5
Are you there God? It's me, Margaret. I just did an exercise to help me grow. Have you thought about it God? About my growing, I mean. I've got a bra now. It would be nice if I had something to put in it. Of course, if you don't think I'm ready I'll understand. I'm having a test in school tomorrow. Please let me get a good grade on it God. I want you to be proud of me. Thank you. (7.43)
Bra size and world peace… for some reason we're thinking those aren't necessarily equal concerns in God's eyes. Sorry, Margaret.
Quote #6
Then I stood on the chair and took off my robe. I stood naked in front of the mirror. I was starting to get some hairs. I turned around and studied myself sideways. Then I got off the chair and moved it closer to the mirror. I stood back up on it and looked again. My head looked funny with all those rollers. The rest of me looked the same. (13.48)
How much energy does Margaret use worrying about how she looks?