Lying Awake
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A young woman struggles with insomnia and the unsettling experiences that accompany it, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
Mild descriptions of distress and unease are present.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The protagonist experiences significant sleep deprivation and mental distress.
The blurring of reality can create unsettling moments for the reader.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is primarily internal and psychological.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows resilience in facing her internal struggles.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Focus is on internal struggle, not self-giving love.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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