A time to heal
Timmen L. Cermak
A time to heal
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Road to Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics
by Timmen L. Cermak
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Some kids carry invisible scars from their parents' struggles, but healing is possible. This story shows how bravery isn’t just about facing monsters—it’s about facing your own family’s challenges. Understanding this can change everything for those who feel stuck in the past.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction explores the impact of growing up with alcoholic parents and the journey toward emotional recovery. Written by an expert in the field, it sensitively presents complex themes suitable for ages 9-12, emphasizing hope and resilience. Parents should note the focus on family challenges related to alcoholism but find it handled with care and age-appropriate language.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780874774542
- Pages
- 227
- Publisher
- J P Tarcher
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Nonfiction