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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Are you alone on purpose?

by Nancy Werlin

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1994

A teenage girl grapples with loneliness and the complexities of relationships after a difficult event.

Concern Level

28/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some discussions and implied intimacy occur between characters.

Violence / Gore10

There are mentions of past emotional distress and conflict.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the text.

Substance Use20

Themes of despair and emotional struggle are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

The protagonist experiences significant emotional distress and isolation.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

This book does not feature LGBTQ+ themes.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is primarily secular and focuses on personal experience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows courage in facing her emotional challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.

Love & Friendship40

The story explores the complexities of love and connection.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

There are elements of understanding and empathy shown.

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