Re: Was WML re-written or re-worked? And when?

2016-08-08T13:32:37-05:00

Is the ebook version the extended version? I just got a copy and was surprised that it was the old one even though the cover was the new one. My paperback from like a decade ago was also the old version. I'm getting the JM itch again and have been on a mission to re-read all her books again (it's been more than 10 years).

Statistics: Posted by bichon_lover — Mon Aug 08, 2016 1:32 pm

Re: Was WML re-written or re-worked? And when?

2015-05-07T10:36:33-05:00

Judith did re-work Whitney My Love and re-release it in hardcover. Most of the book is the same. The parts that were updated were scenes that, in modern times, had become "controversial". There were also a few other tweaks made that were less obvious unless you've read the book dozens of times (#guilty). To be honest, I still love the old version best. Even though it might no longer be politically correct and may receive criticism, I find that Clayton's actions in the first book were part of what made it so emotional and soul-rending to me.

However, the new version DOES have a very extended epilogue that provides some backstory on Stephen and, thus, paves the way for Until You. So for that reason, you MUST read the updated version!! I usually read the original WML and then switch over and read the epilogue before moving on to a reread of Until You.

Hope this helps! <3

-- Jessica

Statistics: Posted by Jessica — Thu May 07, 2015 10:36 am

Was WML re-written or re-worked? And when?

2015-03-23T22:02:18-05:00

Hi there! I have a question about Whitney My Love. I think I read somewhere (maybe even on this site!) that she re-worked or re-wrote it? Was that before she ever released it in 1985, or are there two slightly different versions out there? I lost my book and want to read it again, but I fell in love with the "old version" if that is indeed what it was... or are the published versions with different dates actually the same? Thanks for your help!

Statistics: Posted by cliffie72 — Mon Mar 23, 2015 10:02 pm