The man whose name was not Thomas
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
A man with amnesia is taken in by a family and struggles to recall his past identity.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril occurs during the man's initial disorientation.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing the unknown.
Faith is implied through the family's kindness.
The family shows selfless love to the stranger.
Mercy is shown to the man without a name.
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