Three Things

"Three Things" by Elinor Glyn is a series of thoughtful essays from the early 1900s that focus on Truth, Common Sense, and Happiness as the keys to a good life. She looks at how these ideas affect our relationships and what we owe to each other, especially in areas like marriage and being a mom. The author believes that people often mess up their own chances at happiness because they don't really know what they want or they let pride get in the way. She sees the troubles in society as a sign of growth, not just things falling apart, and pushes us to really think about what we do and how we can build happiness by understanding ourselves and what society expects from us. The author's goal is to help us make smart choices in life and in how we deal with others, using common sense as our guide.