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Sari Edelstein
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She’s the inventor of middle-grade literature. She’s the author of landmark books like Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. In 2023, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. In short, Judy Blume has had a profound impact on literary culture.
But Blume’s popularity is even more significant given that many of her books are seen as scandalous for their candid explorations of puberty and sexuality. What makes Judy Blume’s books so offensive to some audiences, yet so beloved to others?
This question forms the heart of Sari Edelstein’s Are You There, Judy? It’s Me, Your Reader, an insightful Audible Original for new and long-standing Blume readers alike. Professor Edelstein examines the enduring appeal of Judy Blume’s books. Over seven lessons, you’ll learn how Blume pioneered middle-grade and young adult (YA) literature and helped to make these genres the global sensations they are today. You’ll identify the themes and motifs that run throughout her books, and you’ll review Blume’s books as literary work worthy of analysis. You’ll also see why the very act of questioning (about the existence of God, the persistence of racism, the unwritten rules of suburbia) is so central to Blume’s vision of coming-of-age literature.
Discover how writers can capture the way young people see the world—and, in doing so, reframe the perspectives of adult readers, as well.
©2024 Audible Originals, LLC (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC.
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Best for Its History of Such Tests
- By Gilbert M. Stack on 11-22-22
By: Jaime Kurtz, and others
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The Chinese Zodiac in Cultures and Traditions
- By: Cindy I-Fen Cheng, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Cindy I-Fen Cheng
- Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 58
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Lunar New Year, or the first new moon of the lunar calendar, is celebrated by people around the world and across different cultures. Within Chinese culture, the ushering in of a new year is celebrated through one of 12 distinct zodiac animals, each of which is known for its power to map a person’s behavior, character, and fate. In The Chinese Zodiac in Cultures and Traditions, you’ll gain insights into how cultures make sense of the passing of time and our relationship to it.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not serious
- By JE in SH on 02-03-24
By: Cindy I-Fen Cheng, and others
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A Courtly History: Romance in the 19th Century
- By: Stephanie Insley Hershinow, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Stephanie Insley Hershinow
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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The rituals and pageantry of courtship in the 19th century can seem foreign to us today. Some of us may look back and see a more romantic age, while others will see a minefield of strict rules and stuffy protocol. Either way you look at it, it was worlds away from what dating is in the 21st century. In the six lessons of A Courtly History: Romance in the 19th Century, Professor Stephanie Insley Hershinow gives you a look at the complex and ever-evolving rules of romance in 19th-century Britain. Along the way, you will see why this fascinating era keeps drawing us back to novels and Netflix.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So much fun!
- By ArianaAZ on 03-16-24
By: Stephanie Insley Hershinow, and others
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When Love Strikes: Reading and Writing Romance
- By: Laurelin Paige, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Laurelin Paige
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Maybe you’ve always considered writing your own romance story, or you’ve just landed on that perfect idea, or you’re curious about what makes a successful romance novel. Regardless of where you are in the process, New York Times best-selling author Laurelin Page offers invaluable tips to help you in her Audible Original When Love Strikes: Reading and Writing Romance.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Inspiring
- By april on 06-01-24
By: Laurelin Paige, and others
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Writing Creative Nonfiction
- By: Tilar J J. Mazzeo, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Tilar J J. Mazzeo
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 719
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 627
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Bringing together the imaginative strategies of fiction storytelling and new ways of narrating true, real-life events, creative nonfiction is the fastest-growing part of the creative writing world. It's a cutting-edge genre that's reshaping how we write (and read) everything from biographies and memoirs to blogs and public speaking scripts to personal essays and magazine articles.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not what I expected but useful
- By Nancy on 04-14-14
By: Tilar J J. Mazzeo, and others
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How to Work with Anyone
- By: Raluca Graebner, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Raluca Graebner
- Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 92
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 86
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Interacting with people at work can be one of life’s greatest joys—and greatest frustrations. Some coworkers never trust us to do our jobs, or never respond to requests for information, or waste our time with dozens of unnecessary emails. The cost: our work results and personal sanity. How can you approach workplace interactions with more empathy and less resentment? How can you become more successful when working with “annoying” or “difficult” coworkers?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Book!
- By Gray’s on 06-18-24
By: Raluca Graebner, and others
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Declutter Your Home and Simplify Your Life
- By: Sophie Largen, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Sophie Largen
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 296
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 254
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Sophie Largen has made it her passion project to help motivate and encourage others by providing tips for efficient cleaning, organizing, and productivity. This practical guide will walk you through decluttering your spaces step by step. It will help you work through common pitfalls, and it will provide you with a plan for success for achieving a simplified—and more joyous—life.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not Realistic but It has Some Good Ideas
- By Gilbert M. Stack on 01-05-23
By: Sophie Largen, and others
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Taking Care of Your Aging Parents
- By: Michelle Seitzer, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michelle Seitzer
- Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17
For most of us, caregiving for aging parents is brand-new territory we don’t get much time to prepare for. But while the experience is scary and exhausting, it can also be a rewarding time filled with moments that bring deep joy and fulfillment, and a stronger relationship with the people who cared for you when you needed it most.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Difficult Topic yet Necessary
- By Lisa M. on 05-17-24
By: Michelle Seitzer, and others
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Serial Killers: Real and Imagined
- By: Emily Zarka, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Emily Zarka
- Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 275
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 263
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Story4 out of 5 stars 263
Monster stories aren’t just meant to entertain. They’re meant to inform, even educate. Above all, they ask us to question our own humanity. Nowhere is this truer than in stories of serial killers. What are the origins of this monstrous archetype? Why are we so fascinated with such gruesome terror? What do they reveal about our fears and anxieties? Explore these and other questions in Serial Killers: Real and Imagined, where public scholar Emily Zarka looks at the serial-killer trope across history, from murky 17th-century legends to 21st-century true-crime obsessions.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good comparison
- By Jill H. Shelley on 09-02-24
By: Emily Zarka, and others
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Six Sales Skills Everyone Should Know
- By: Stefanie Boyer, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Stefanie Boyer
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 64
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 64
Sales is not about being pushy, aggressive, or unethical. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that “sales” is about nurturing, solving problems, helping, and building relationships. When you learn the right strategies to sell something, you’ll make your own life better because we are all constantly selling—whether it’s getting a promotion, working on a team project, or even just selecting the restaurant of your choice with friends.
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4 out of 5 stars
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good course, mostly beginner's stuff
- By H.B. on 12-09-23
By: Stefanie Boyer, and others
What listeners say about Are You There, Judy? It's Me, Your Reader
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- Regina
- 05-09-24
Well thought out and one point
This makes me want to listen to all of her books again.,
great reminder of themes and lessons missed when read in childhood.
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- Kate
- 08-28-24
Educational on what our country deems fit to ban
it is hard to believe any Judy Blume books could be banned. Everything and everyone are so busy today that her books are a good source for children to get an idea of how they should be recognized and treated in a decent format. I applaud Blume's books. Our kids see FAR worse on TV and at home. I liked the entire book, except where the author interviewed her own daughter. The message, itself, was good. It just sounded like her daughter was speaking as an adult.
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- m
- 05-27-24
Don’t bother..
Pointless book. Don’t bother listening to it. Instead just read some Judy Bloom and enjoy
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