The Education of Patience Goodspeed
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
Patience Goodspeed, a young girl, navigates the challenges of growing up in a strict religious community.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentHints of budding romantic feelings may be present.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters in the book.
The strict religious environment may involve discussions of sin and judgment.
No substance use is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the story.
The book explores a specific, strict religious worldview and its impact.
The portrayal of the religious community may be critical or challenging.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePatience shows courage in questioning and seeking her own path.
The story is set within a religious context and involves faith discussions.
Family relationships and the search for belonging are central themes.
Themes of questioning, seeking truth, and personal growth are present.
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