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by Trent Reedy
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young soldier in Afghanistan writes letters home, reflecting on his experiences and the impact of war.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
The book describes combat and its aftermath directly.
Profanity is used by soldiers to reflect realism.
Mild blasphemy may occur in moments of stress.
Substance use is not a focus of the narrative.
The psychological toll of war is explored.
Some scenes depict the dangers and intensity of war.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative focuses on the human cost of conflict.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist displays immense courage in a war zone.
Faith is a personal reflection for the soldier.
Love for family and country is a strong theme.
Reflections on loss and survival are present.
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