Stray Thoughts for Girls

"Stray Thoughts for Girls" by Lucy Helen Muriel Soulsby is a guiding light for young women coming of age in times of change. It shines a light on those confusing years between childhood and adulthood (thirteen to twenty-seven), when girls often feel lost as they search for who they are. Soulsby gives advice on how to grow as a person, what values to hold dear, and how to handle everyday life, inspiring them to build strong characters and bright futures. The book begins with a special message to girls in this "awkward age". It stresses understanding yourself and working to become the best version of yourself. As girls move from school into the wider world, the author gives helpful tips for navigating new experiences, with so many choices and expectations coming at them. Soulsby talks about the importance of planning your life, being honest with yourself, and treating others with kindness. She uses stories and poems to help make her points, encouraging girls to be themselves, to remember the effect they have on others, and to make wise choices as they step into adulthood.