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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Dear nobody

by Berlie Doherty

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1991

A teenage girl writes a series of letters to her unborn baby, revealing her struggles and hopes.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

The protagonist is pregnant, implying past sexual activity.

Violence / Gore10

Some emotional distress and conflict are present.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present in the letters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is found in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a primary theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The protagonist experiences significant emotional turmoil.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft elements are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

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 situation.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not depicted.

Love & Friendship40

The letters express a mother's love for her child.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of responsibility and facing consequences are present.

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