The great secret; or, How to be happy
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1842
This book offers advice and reflections on how to achieve happiness through various means.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
No violence is depicted in the text.
No profanity is used in the writing.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The book is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The worldview is generally secular and philosophical.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe book encourages personal fortitude for happiness.
May contain general spiritual or moral reflections.
Encourages positive relationships for happiness.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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