The Mystery of Nancy Drew: Girl Sleuth on the Couch

by Betsy Caprio

"Investigates the ace-investigator's syndicated development, her character, lore and adventures, finding means to identify and explore and heal the hurts that women and men carry into adulthood. Using... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0940147238
• ISBN13: 9780940147232
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Source Publications
• Length: 195 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Serious food for thought, AND laugh-out-loud humor!

As an earlier reviewer noted, Caprio does a superb job of making Jungian concepts comprehensible and relevant for the layperson how has not read all of Jung's works. She skillfully applies Jungian analysis to Nancy Drew, not so that we might understand Nancy better, but so that we will ultimately undertand ourselves better. But the book is not at all a "heavy read." Ms Caprio has a deft touch with humor. She regularly sneaks in some sly (but affectionate) digs at Nancy that will have you laughing out loud!Admirably, Ms Caprio has provided lots of visual illustrations in the book -- well-remembered Nancy Drew illustrations, as well as specially commissioned art. I'm tempted to buy a stack of these to give to friends!

I like this book. The title, on the couch, is not positive

This book was well thought to me. I have read Nancy Drews, although she does not do anything that is not perfect, and excells at everything, which us unrealistic. I always though she would be more of a role model if she wasn't number one at everything, and had real problems with life, showing girls maybe how to deal on their own too. But anyway, I liked this because it was well thought out, and the title even maybe negative,may in one way have a point. The book is good, but you decide on Nancy Drew.

Understanding the detective archetype

Applying Jung's archetype psychology becomes clear after reading Caprio's explanation.The best layman book on the subject I have ever read. I have given it to friends because I enjoyed it so much. They also greeted the excellent information with appreciation for the clarity it brings to the study of archetypes. It was Great! I hope Caprio researches more archetypes and publishes more soon.