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Teens · Ages 13–17

Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson

by Mitch Albom

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1994

Journalist Mitch Albom reconnects with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is dying of ALS, for a final series of weekly lessons on how to live and die well.

Concern Level

37/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

53/ 100

Rich

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Things to consider

Sexual Content5

The book contains no sexual content or romance beyond brief mentions of marriage.

Violence / Gore0

There is no physical violence in the book.

Profanity / Language15

A few mild profanities and coarse words appear in the context of Morrie's blunt honesty.

Blasphemy5

There are no significant instances of mocking or misusing God's name.

Substance Use10

Social drinking is mentioned occasionally but is not a focus of the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

While the book discusses terminal illness and death, it does not feature self-harm or suicide.

Scary / Disturbing25

The physical decline and respiratory struggle of ALS may be unsettling for some readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

There is no occult or magical content in this memoir.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

There are no LGBTQ+ themes or characters discussed in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality45

Morrie promotes a humanistic, 'build your own culture' philosophy and secular spiritualism.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal5

The book is not hostile toward Christianity, though it treats all religions as equally valid.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice75

Morrie demonstrates significant courage and dignity while facing a terminal, debilitating illness.

Faith & Hope20

Morrie identifies as a 'religious mutt,' blending Judaism, Buddhism, and general spirituality.

Love & Friendship85

The book powerfully emphasizes self-giving love, compassion, and the importance of human relationships.

Forgiveness & Redemption70

A major theme is the necessity of forgiving oneself and others before death.

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