The Three Gifts of Life: A Girl's Responsibility for Race Progress is a book written by Nellie May Smith in 1913. The book is a call to action for young African American girls to take responsibility for the progress of their race. Smith argues that girls have three gifts of life: the gift of education, the gift of character, and the gift of influence. She believes that by using these gifts, girls can become leaders in their communities and work towards racial equality.The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on one of the gifts of life. The first section discusses the importance of education and encourages girls to pursue learning and knowledge. Smith argues that education is the key to unlocking opportunities and achieving success in life.The second section focuses on character and the importance of developing strong moral values. Smith believes that girls must have integrity, honesty, and a sense of responsibility in order to be effective leaders and make a positive impact on their communities.The final section of the book discusses the gift of influence and the responsibility that comes with it. Smith encourages girls to use their influence to promote racial equality and social justice. She believes that by working together, girls can make a significant difference in the world.Overall, The Three Gifts of Life is a powerful and inspiring book that encourages young African American girls to take control of their lives and work towards a better future for themselves and their communities. It is a timeless message that still resonates today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
