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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Happy Is the Heart

by Sarah Birnhack

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1976

This novel follows a young woman navigating her life and relationships in the 1970s. It explores themes of personal growth and finding happiness.

Concern Level

47/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Adult relationships involve implied intimacy and discussions of sex.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild conflict and emotional distress are present.

Profanity / Language30

Occasional mild profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is generally secular and focused on personal experience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show some courage in facing life's challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a significant element in the story.

Love & Friendship30

Characters experience romantic love and familial bonds.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of personal growth are present, but not explicit grace/repentance.

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