Your Turn: Nancy Drew
From the Nancy Drew mystery series, created by Edward Stratemeyer
Nominated by Kelli Donley
My mom gave me her childhood collection of Nancy Drew novels when I was in elementary school. I inhaled them -- all 40 mystery stories about the girl who could solve crime, and do so with great fashion and manners.
Nancy had a boyfriend and a father who she relied on only in direst of cases. Instead, she taught young girls that they could be successful, smart, individualistic -- and drive a fun convertible.
She is the epitome of feminine feminism. I think of her often when I'm feeling independent, wearing a suit or driving around with my sunroof open and the breeze in my hair.
And when I solve my own work or personal fiascoes, I know Nancy's spirit is right there with me, cheering me on. Twenty years later, I still love reading a great Nancy Drew mystery.
Tags: Children's Literature | Working Women
11:37 PM ET | 01-29-2008 | permalink
11:37 PM ET | 01-29-2008 | permalink
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