A Woman of the World: Her Counsel to Other People's Sons and Daughters

"A Woman of the World: Her Counsel to Other People's Sons and Daughters" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a series of caring letters sharing guidance meant for young people at the start of the 1900s. The advice covers everything from growing up to love to what society expects of people. The author writes to different young people who are each trying to figure out their lives. She wants to help them grow into good people. She talks to a young man, Ray, about not chasing after an older woman and supports her niece, Winifred, in getting an education while still being charming. These letters show what Wilcox thought was important: respecting yourself, growing emotionally, and knowing what you're responsible for as an adult. Each letter is like a thoughtful lesson on how to handle love and life, setting the stage for the rest of the book's teachings.