Donna Rogers answers “what's the difference between this book...”

Kevin Zhi asked this question about Shoe Dog: Young Readers Edition:

what's the difference between this book and black copy one?

Donna Rogers I haven't read the adult version, but as a librarian, I can tell you that young reader versions of books usually condense the *amount of* material in …moreI haven't read the adult version, but as a librarian, I can tell you that young reader versions of books usually condense the *amount of* material in the book (shorter), and also simplify vocabulary and present adult concepts in simpler terms. I've just started it, but I feel sure that in the adult version, Phil probably goes into much more detail about his backpacking trip around the world. His lengthy insights into the spiritual aspects of the different world religions would not hold a middle schooler's attention for very long, (maybe a high schoolers', though), therefore those concepts are explained pretty quickly in the young reader's version. If you want the really detailed version, I'd go with the adult one (black copy). If you're presenting the topic to a young person (middle or high school), go with the young readers' version and also be prepared to explain some of the 1960s cultural and political references to them, as I feel that the average middle schooler would not understand them without some background information.(less)

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