I've loved reading since I was a small child, and I learned five life lessons from reading Nancy Drew books. Nancy Drew was one of my all-time favorite heroines, right up there with Trixie Belden, Laura Ingalls, Cherry Ames, and Sue Barton!
Recently, I read my first Nancy Drew book in 40 years. It took me a while to reread one, since I don't normally read fiction books twice. I have way too many good books waiting for me, and I'll never be able to read everything on my to-read list or in my to-read pile.
Worried that I'd hate the books as an adult, I avoided reading them, but I was surprised to find they weren't terrible. They are not excellent literature by any means, but I enjoyed a brief blast from my childhood, and I remembered a few life lessons as I read.
Lessons Learned
Be curious. Like Nancy, it's important to keep your eyes and ears open for important clues. If you don't, you won't solve the mystery or have fun adventures.
Drive a cool car. Everything is more fun if your car is cool. To be clear, I haven't achieved this level of coolness, but I know my life would be way more exciting if I had a sporty car to drive. Wasn't Nancy's car blue? I'd have to choose a red one, but still...
Don't age. Be like Nancy. Stay 18, even though you were born in 1914. If she were 18 years old when the first book came out, that would check out, right? All I can say is that I pray I can gallivant around the world solving mysteries with my keen mind when I'm over 100. You go, girl!
Treasure your lady friends. All-girl books seem to share this theme, but I imagine that's because it's an important one. Take care of your friends. You need them.
Reconnect with your family even when you're independent. Family is important. Don't forget them when you're rich and famous and solving mysteries. You never know when you'll need an infusion of cash from dear old dad! (Haha, I jest.)
The book in the photo is one I picked up at the thrift store. Poor cover! My mother never allowed me to read it because it had the word "witch" in the title. I decided that since I'm an adult, I can read this one if I choose. But since I've already reread one Nancy Drew book, I haven't been in a rush to read this one. Like I said, too many books, not enough time.
Did you learn any life lessons from reading Nancy Drew books? Share in the comments.
Here's a fun article to check out about Nancy Drew facts. And look at these cool Nancy Drew journals in my shop.
Isn't this a sweet letter? I found it in a 1940s newspaper from Andalusia, Alabama.
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Revisit more childhood favorites with eight life lessons from Anne of Green Gables and five life lessons from Cherry Ames and Sue Barton nurse books.