Project Gutenberg 2005-01-13 Public domain in the USA. 157 Soulsby, Lucy Helen Muriel 1856 1927 Stray Thoughts for Girls E-text prepared by Clare Boothby, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Stray Thoughts for Girls" by Lucy Helen Muriel Soulsby is a collection of essays and reflections intended for young women navigating the challenges of adolescence, written in the late 19th century. The work addresses the concept of the "awkward age," typically associated with the years from thirteen to twenty-seven, focusing on the feelings of uncertainty and striving for identity that many girls experience during this period. Soulsby offers guidance on self-improvement, personal values, and practical life skills, aiming to support young women in shaping their futures and character. At the start of the book, the author introduces her dedication to girls who are at the "awkward age," emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and personal growth. The opening portion presents thoughtful insights on transitioning from school to broader life experiences and recognizes the multitude of choices and pressures young women face. Soulsby discusses the value of planning one's life, maintaining integrity, and fostering kindness in daily interactions. She draws on literary and poetic references to illustrate her points, encouraging readers to embrace their individuality while being mindful of the influence they have on others and the significance of their choices as they enter adulthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Conduct of life Character Young women BJ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Parenthood & Family Relations 313021 2025-07-06T10:43:39.097897 text/html 313024 312856 2024-11-06T14:04:13.473766 2023-09-07T04:32:01.793633 text/html text/html 195476 2025-07-06T10:43:45.644814 application/epub+zip 198744 2025-07-06T10:43:41.938802 application/epub+zip 182691 2025-07-06T10:43:40.695882 application/epub+zip 340560 2025-07-06T10:43:48.423790 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 322207 2025-07-06T10:43:45.000843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 284379 2022-09-07T17:45:26.708855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288131 2025-07-06T10:43:38.791820 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 268290 2024-10-28T21:42:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18644 2025-07-06T10:43:48.543785 application/rdf+xml 12557 2025-07-06T10:43:41.185841 image/jpeg 3343 2025-07-06T10:43:40.938828 image/jpeg 192612 2025-07-06T10:43:39.123817 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia