Happy Is the Heart
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
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAdult relationships involve implied intimacy and discussions of sex.
Some mild conflict and emotional distress are present.
Occasional mild profanity is used by characters.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is generally secular and focused on personal experience.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show some courage in facing life's challenges.
Christian faith is not a significant element in the story.
Characters experience romantic love and familial bonds.
Themes of personal growth are present, but not explicit grace/repentance.
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