A list of things that didn't kill me
a memoir
by Jason Schmidt
Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
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.
Representation & Themes
FamilyDrug AddictionFamily ViolenceComing of AgeSurvival
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
Details
- ISBN
- 9780374380137
- Pages
- 421
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 130,047
- Lexile
- 890L
Subjects
FamilyDrug addictionJuvenile literatureFamily problemsFamily violenceSex crimesSexual abuseDysfunctional familiesJUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Issues / Physical & Emotional Abuse (see also Social Issues / Sexual Abuse)JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / GeneralJUVENILE NONFICTION / Family / Parents
People
Jason Schmidt (1972-)