I Want to Live
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
This novel follows a teenage girl dealing with a serious illness and its impact on her life and relationships.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic interest is present without explicit detail.
The illness itself is a source of physical struggle.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted in this story.
The central theme involves a serious illness and its challenges.
This book is not scary in a supernatural sense.
No occult themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing illness and adversity.
Faith may be explored as a coping mechanism.
Family and friend support are important themes.
Themes of resilience and hope are present.
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