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Young Adults · Ages 17+

Breathless

by Lurlene McDaniel

Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

A teenage girl deals with the emotional and physical consequences of a serious illness.

Concern Level

55/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Sexual themes and relationships are explored in detail.

Violence / Gore30

Medical procedures and illness-related struggles are depicted.

Profanity / Language40

Some profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemous language may be present.

Substance Use30

Discussions and thoughts of substance use occur.

Suicide & Self-Harm50

Themes of illness and potential self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The illness and its effects can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters show resilience in facing difficult circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Relationships and emotional connections are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Some moments of empathy and support are shown.

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