The Truth About Forever — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Expect the unexpected.
Macy’s got her whole summer carefully planned.
But her plans didn’t include a job at Wish Catering. And they certainly didn’t include Wes.
But Macy soon discovers that the things you expect least are sometimes the things you need most.
“Dessen gracefully balances comedy with tragedy and introduces a complex heroine worth getting to know.” —Publishers Weekly
Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award.
Books by Sarah Dessen:
That Summer
Someone Like You
Keeping the Moon
Dreamland
This Lullaby
The Truth About Forever
Just Listen
Lock and Key
Along for the Ride
What Happened to Goodbye
The Moon and More
Saint Anything
Once and for All
Frequently asked questions
Is The Truth About Forever appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Macy saw her father die of a heart attack during a morning run, a traumatic event that is part of her backstory and her grief.
Does The Truth About Forever have violence?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Truth About Forever have scary content?
Found (Brief): Macy saw her father die of a heart attack during a morning run, a traumatic event that is part of her backstory and her grief.
Does The Truth About Forever have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Truth About Forever have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Truth About Forever have profanity?
Couldn't confirm: The sources don't include the book's own wording or a language guide, so we couldn't check for swear words.
Does The Truth About Forever have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Truth About Forever have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Truth About Forever have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Truth About Forever have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
