The burden
by Nancy N. Rue
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A teenage girl named Sarah grapples with the emotional weight of her family's secrets and her own identity.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book contains no explicit sexual content.
Emotional conflict and arguments are present.
Mild profanity may appear in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance use is depicted.
The story does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The tone is realistic and emotionally driven.
Occult themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The focus is on personal growth and family dynamics.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in facing family issues.
Faith is a source of comfort for some characters.
Family relationships and their complexities are explored.
Themes of forgiveness and understanding are present.
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