Tokyomarie Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I've been feeling a bit burned out on homeschooling my 13yo twice exceptional son but I'm also looking ahead and trying to figure out where we want to go for his high school years- he is a 7th grader this year. Several years ago I set aside my WTM book and haven't even looked at it. Now I'm thinking maybe I should read it again. I'm wondering if I should get the revised edition. For those who have read both, can you give me some idea if the revised edition holds such a signficant advantage that I should purchase it, given that I own the 1st ed. and I come here regularly. If so why? Also, if you've got other homeschooling "how to" or encouragement books that support the classical or eclectic/classical homeschooler I'd love to know about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I have both books but only because my pastor's wife bought the 2nd edition and ended up not using it. I'd say the best advantage of having the 2nd is because (of course) some of the book recommendations from the 1st are now OOP. The general gist of the book hasn't changed that much, from what I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenKitty Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I've been feeling a bit burned out on homeschooling my 13yo twice exceptional son but I'm also looking ahead and trying to figure out where we want to go for his high school years- he is a 7th grader this year. Several years ago I set aside my WTM book and haven't even looked at it. Now I'm thinking maybe I should read it again. I'm wondering if I should get the revised edition. For those who have read both, can you give me some idea if the revised edition holds such a signficant advantage that I should purchase it, given that I own the 1st ed. and I come here regularly. If so why? Also, if you've got other homeschooling "how to" or encouragement books that support the classical or eclectic/classical homeschooler I'd love to know about them. I think the books are very close, but if you can find a newer version cheap then pick it up. You could maybe check it out at your local library to see if it's much different than the one you have? I like 100 top picks for Homeschool Curric by Cathy Duffy too. I do have others I just can't remember right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jenny Flint Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I, too, prefer the second edition. The advice seems a bit more streamlined and the resources are easier to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyomarie Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 I think the books are very close, but if you can find a newer version cheap then pick it up. You could maybe check it out at your local library to see if it's much different than the one you have? I like 100 top picks for Homeschool Curric by Cathy Duffy too. I do have others I just can't remember right now. I like the library idea if they have the 2nd edition. I could look it over in detail and either decide to take notes on things that are different that I want to remember or decide it's worth it to own my own copy. Maybe if the library doesn't have it, maybe I'll ask at co-op if someone would be willing to loan it for a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in NE Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I have the older edition, but decided against purchasing the new edition. The new information was helpful, but I didn't think it justified another purchase. Besides, there are several copies available in our library system (and what would I do with my autographed copy?). I would try the library route FIRST before taking the plunge! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi-FL Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 but only kept the 2nd edition, because a friend asked for the 1st. I would definately just use the library's if they have it. It's a great summer read or resource resource (as in, a resource for resources---clear as mud? it's been a long day0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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