Richard discusses his experience of writing his autobiography with us—a feat he had previously thought he would never achieve.
Francis Atterbury has built his career by blending craftsmanship with technology to produce award-winning books, and he was there at the inception of LifeBook Memoirs.
The stories of some of our authors are full of intentionality, of plans made at an early age that define the rest of their lives. For others, the way is winding or punctuated with reversals, new directions, surprises, or unexpected opportunities. For Barbara Freedman, meeting her husband and embarking on her career were matters of serendipity, or maybe even fate, but they certainly weren’t planned.
Jimmy Russo (Giacomo) was the son of a Sicilian immigrant who arrived in Great Britain in 1952 carrying a single suitcase, and he left school with an O level in woodwork. Over the next 50 years, thanks to his hard work, energy, and drive, he went on to build a multi-million-pound salad-growing and distribution business, was awarded a Cavalieri by the government of Italy, became chair of the professional soccer club, Watford FC, and travelled the world.
Bob’s motivation for writing his memoir was so his sons could read his full life story. As Bob says, “I don’t need a legacy – they are my legacy.”
John is a born storyteller. Helping him put all his memories and his knowledge into print was a joyful and fascinating experience.
Tony’s LifeBook Memoir provided a wonderful opportunity to gather his adventures together while describing them in detail.
There are as many different reasons for writing a memoir as there are writers of memoirs. Some of the most
Pat Chrisfield is one of those people who, firmly and with conviction, but nevertheless quietly and without making any fuss about it, make the world a better place.
Memory loss is a natural part of aging. But with the right tools and techniques, you can prevent memory decay and keep your mind sharp.
