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There are many things in this world considered “controversial” and my novel “Forever” by Judy Blume is one of them. Before actually reading this novel I asked myself why this book is considered controversial and after a few days of research I found my answer. Many people found this novel controversial because of its description of sex as a teen, drug use, and many other subjects that accrue in this book some readers also some find the book to be encouraging to young readers to have sex. There are many subjects in the book "Forever" that many readers find offensive. Subjects such as Katherine (one of the main characters) talking about her boyfriend’s penis. The book also describes there sexual acts such as sex. The subjects of suicide is brought up when there friend Artie kills himself.  Language is a big part that is found offensive because it has very much usage in the book. Other subjects that some readers found offensive were pregnancies, drinking, and the use of drugs such as marijuana. One reporter stated that this novel was “filth” and a librarian stated the book to be “obscene and immoral”. I am glad to say that although this novel has had much criticism it is still considered a best seller.

[Blume, Judy]. Forever. Vol. 1. Seattle, WA: Brandbury, 1975. Print. Forever.

"Books by and for Independent Women." Banned Books: Forever by Judy Blume. Web. 17 May 2012. <http://forbookssake.net/2010/04/27/banned-books-forever-by-judy-blume/>.