Pain & Wastings
by Carrie Mac
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young woman grapples with the aftermath of a traumatic event, dealing with grief, addiction, and the struggle to find healing and forgiveness.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mature themes and implied intimacy are present.
Violence is depicted, including past traumatic events.
Profanity is present throughout the narrative.
No blasphemy is included in the story.
Substance abuse and addiction are central themes.
Themes of despair and self-harm are explored.
The story does not contain scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is largely secular, focusing on personal struggle.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters exhibit courage in facing their struggles.
Christian faith is not a focus of this book.
Relationships are strained and complex due to trauma.
Elements of forgiveness and moving forward are present.
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