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What’s New in the Library?
Looking Back with Love
Every LifeBook is unique in its way, with its own qualities and character, but even among all these highly individual
What’s New in the Library?
Credit Where It’s Due
The stories of some of our authors are full of intentionality, of plans made at an early age that define
What’s New in the Library?
I Should Have Been Born Twice
Jimmy Russo (Giacomo) was the son of a Sicilian immigrant who arrived in Great Britain in 1952 carrying a single
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What’s New in the Library?
Reflections So Far
Bob’s motivation for writing his memoir was so his sons could read his full life story. As Bob says, “I
What’s New in the Library?
What Happened to a Wartime Child
John is a born storyteller. Helping him put all his memories and his knowledge into print was a joyful and
What’s New in the Library?
The Life I’ve Built
Tony’s LifeBook Memoir provided a wonderful opportunity to gather his adventures together while describing them in detail.
What’s New in the Library? My Life and Times
There are as many different reasons for writing a memoir as there are writers of memoirs. Some of the most
What’s New in the Library?
I Just Grow’d (Like Topsy)
Pat Chrisfield is one of those people who, firmly and with conviction, but nevertheless quietly and without making any fuss
Why Capturing Memories and Managing Your Life Matter: A Personal Journey
Every individual has unique life experiences, some filled with joy and excitement while others are tinged with grief and loss.
What’s New in the Library?
A Rollercoaster Life
As a LifeBook Memoirs editor, certain books linger in your mind long after they’re finished. Martin Sterne’s autobiography is one
What’s New in the Library? A Scots Nurse’s Story
Many of our authors at LifeBook probably think of themselves as ordinary people, but really, they aren’t ordinary at all.
Memoir Author Testimonial: Mrs Janet Clemo
The experience writing East Sussex More Far Memoir author Mrs Janet Clemo kindly let LifeBook’s founder Roy interview her about
Memoir Author Testimonial – Dr. Gershon “Sonny” Stern
Sonny’s experience with LifeBook Dr. Gershon “Sonny” Stern was one of the fascinating authors we worked with during the Covid-19
Memoir Author Testimonial – Nigel Gray
My, as yet, unborn grandchildren will know everything about their granddad– Nigel Gray, LifeBook Author
Memoir Author Testimonial – Keith
Keith shares his experience writing his LifeBook autobiography In the past, I’ve enjoyed telling my children, and later my grandchildren,
Memoir Author Testimonial – Adele Hatcher
We recently received a note from one of our US authors, Adele Hatcher When my book arrived and I started
Memoir Author Testimonial – Barbara Guttridge
We recently received a letter from one of our autobiography authors, Mrs Barbara Guttridge I wanted to write to you
Memoir Author Testimonial – Jack Conn
Jack Conn, author of a LifeBook autobiography shares his experience If you are interested in other testimonials, please click here
Memoir Author Testimonial – Polly Conn
Polly shares her experience with us Listen to Polly Conn, one of LifeBook’s first autobiography authors, talk about her experience
Memoir Author Testimonial – Brian Thomas
Dr Brian Thomas’ kind words about his LifeBook autobiography Life of Bri I recommend everyone to use LifeBook Memoirs if
Memoir Author Testimonial – Michael Collison
Michael sent us a letter sharing his experience writing Through the Glass I’d had many fleeting thoughts over around 10–15
Memoir Author Testimonial – Phil Kuhl
We received a very kind message from Mr Phil Kuhl, who completed his book Gramps in 2017 I had been
Memoir Author Testimonial – Tim Short
Tim Short’s kind words about his LifeBook autobiography The Long and the Short of it I discovered LifeBook one day
Memoir Author Testimonial – Jerrie Rudd-Breen
Jerrie’s experience of her LifeBook project Gold Street to Golden Years My autobiography Gold Street to Golden Years was a
Memoir Author Testimonial – Alan Beckett
Mr Alan Beckett’s LifeBook autobiography I Did It My Way At LifeBook we take great pride in signing off each
Memoir Author Testimonial – Peter Barfoot
The following testimonial is an extract from Farmin’ … The Barfoots Story For my 66th birthday gift, Angela gave me
LifeBook Author Richard Maylam Visits The Office
At LifeBook, we’re lucky that our authors often pop into our offices. It might be to see finished memoirs prior
LifeBook Event: Alan Beckett The Moat House Acton Trussell
With incredible generosity, LifeBook author Alan Beckett arranged an event to celebrate his memoir project and promote the LifeBook experience
Bryan Bates’ LifeBook Reveal
Every time a LifeBook memoir author visits us is a cause for celebration, but Bryan’s visit was particularly special as,
Nigel Gray’s LifeBook Reveal
Another autobiography was added to our LifeBook library recently. A professional photographer, Nigel’s book features magnificent photo collages of
Author Alan Beckett – My Recollections of the Filming
Alan Beckett, LifeBook author, shares his experience of filming our TV commercial and his experience of working with his dedicated
LifeBook author Lore Graham visits the office
Lore Graham and her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, who had commissioned the project visited us at the office. She was given the
LifeBook, a Lasting Legacy – Dreaming a Nation
Dreaming a Nation, which follows the life of Sir Frederick Smith and charts the independence of Barbados, was produced by LifeBook
LifeBook – This Photo Sums Up Why We Do It
A huge thank you to Tom and Viebecke Vraalsen, who sent us this wonderful photograph upon completion of Tom’s LifeBook
LifeBook’s latest project: “The Real Life of Brian”
The LifeBook team is very proud to announce the completion of Brian Hallard’s autobiography “The Real Life of Brian”. The
A LifeBook Record – 608 pages
John Franklin popped in to sign the copy for our memoir library. He sets the record with his very
