A list of things that didn't kill me

Jason Schmidt

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A list of things that didn't kill me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a memoir

by Jason Schmidt

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Jason bravely faces the challenges of a troubled home where his father struggles with addiction and illness. As he navigates pain and loss, Jason's journey reveals resilience and hope amid hardship. This powerful story offers a raw look at family struggles and the strength it takes to survive them.

Themes

FamilyDrug AddictionFamily ViolenceComing of AgeSurvival

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include child abuse, substance use, illness & injury. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Child Abuse Substance Use Illness & Injury Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Family Change Sexual Content Strong Language
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

421 pages
130,047 words
14h 27m read-aloud
ISBN
9780374380137
Pages
421
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published
2015
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
130,047
Lexile
890L
Read-Aloud
~14h 27m
Text Density
Dense

Subjects

FamilyDrug AddictionFamily ProblemsFamily ViolenceSex CrimesSexual AbuseDysfunctional FamiliesSocial IssuesPhysical & Emotional AbuseSexual Abuse)Biography & AutobiographyParents

People

Jason Schmidt (1972-)