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Young Adults · Ages 16+

The Book of Living and Dying

by Natale Ghent

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

This novel explores themes of life, death, and the human experience through the eyes of various characters in a fictional town.

Concern Level

35/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

29/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some mature themes and relationships are alluded to.

Violence / Gore20

The concept of death and its impact are explored.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy10

Discussions may touch on spiritual or existential questions.

Substance Use10

Existential themes might touch on despair.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The book may touch on difficult emotions.

Scary / Disturbing0

The book contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The book explores philosophical and existential questions.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal20

Portrayals of faith may be varied or questioning.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Characters face life's challenges with varying degrees of courage.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is explored as a concept, not a practice.

Love & Friendship50

Human connection and empathy are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Reflection on life's meaning is a key element.

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