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Three years ago, David Geraint Thomas approached us to write his life story. Having been left with many questions about his heritage following the death of his parents, David was inspired to record what he knew of them and the extended family for his children and grandchildren.
Memoirs and autobiographies are both forms of life writing, but they differ in scope and intent. Here, we consider the elements that define memoir writing and offer guidance on how to write one of your own.
Do you ever feel an urge to write your life story but dismiss it as something that is only for the rich and famous? If so, you’re not alone.
Caroline and her LifeBook Memoirs interviewer laughed from start to finish as they worked on her book because there is, it seems, never a dull moment when Caroline is around.
The ghostwriter is a skilled artisan who crafts masterpieces behind closed doors, but who exactly is this invisible architect of prose? What part do they play in creating written work published under the name of another?
Every LifeBook is unique in its way, with its own qualities and character, but even among all these highly individual stories, Jeannette Meyers’ story of her parents’ lives is distinctive.
Writing and reading about food creates a strong sense of connection between writer and reader, and it gives a unique understanding of the personalities at the heart of these stories.
As we move through life, we each weave patterns that endure long after we take our final bow. For most of us, the notion of ‘leaving a legacy’ will emerge at some point on this journey, but what does that phrase really mean?
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.
You can’t insure your memory, but you can insure your memories by writing them down. The nature and processes of memory have fascinated scientists for thousands of years, but much is still shrouded in mystery. In this piece, we delve into what we do know to answer that age-old question: what is memory?
