The things a brother knows
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A teenage girl grapples with the aftermath of her brother's suicide and the complex emotions surrounding grief and family.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic and physical affection between teens is depicted.
The aftermath of violence and the act of suicide are discussed.
Some moderate profanity is used by characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
The central plot revolves around a teen's suicide.
Suicide and its devastating impact are the core themes.
The story is not scary in a supernatural sense.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
Some minor LGBTQ+ characters may be present without affirmation.
The narrative explores secular coping mechanisms for grief.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in facing immense emotional pain.
Christian faith is not a significant element in the story.
Family love and the struggle for connection are explored.
The story touches on the difficulty of finding forgiveness and healing.
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