Why does anyone write a second edition of a book published sixteen years ago? Only if there’s something new to say, which in my case, there is.
It took me three and a half years to write Janet’s story and almost thirteen to write mine. The first edition of Janet’s story, for those who haven’t read it, tells the true story of how Janet loses four days of her life in March 1976 and, in 2010, following years of terrifying nightmares, she finds out why.
I would be interested to hear whether anyone else has had experience of counselling to unlock hidden memories, and, if so, whether it worked.
“I don’t normally write reviews but enjoyed this so much I had to share! It was a great book from start to finish couldn’t put it down. Hope there is going to be a sequel book am sure there are more stories to tell. Please write another and best of luck with this one.”
This second edition of the book contains a 30k-word update based on the diary that I, Helen Parker, Janet’s co-author, wrote while researching and writing The Stranger In My Life. It’s also about the making of a documentary based on the book which was broadcast in 2018.
“A fabulously written memoir that reads like a slick piece of fiction, made all the more powerful because it’s true. The Stranger in My Life grabbed me by the throat from the first page and insisted I continue reading until the very last page. A stunning first memoir from an amazing woman.“
In the time it took to write The Stranger In My Life, I’ve often thought Janet’s story would make a good film or TV programme but the drama surrounding the making of the documentary was almost as strange as Janet’s life, from the meeting with the EMDR specialist, Professor Jamie Hacker Hughes, to the theft of the laptop containing all the interviews and film footage.
Once again, I’d like to reiterate that everything in this updated version is true.
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The Stranger In My Life 