Somehow tenderness survives
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
This collection of essays and stories explores the impact of war and trauma on children, focusing on their resilience and the enduring power of human connection.
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 narrative.
Graphic descriptions of war and its consequences are present.
Some mild profanity may appear in personal accounts.
Occasional exclamations might be considered mild blasphemy.
References to the devastating effects of war may include loss of life.
Some accounts may touch upon despair and the struggle to survive.
The subject matter of war and its horrors is inherently disturbing.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is humanistic, focusing on survival and empathy.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe stories highlight the extraordinary courage of children in dire circumstances.
Faith is not a central focus, though some may find solace.
The enduring power of love, hope, and human connection is emphasized.
Themes of survival, empathy, and the importance of bearing witness are present.
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