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What is a memoir?

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What Is a Memoir?

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.

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A Memoir – the Gift That Keeps on Giving

Here at LifeBook we often come across the reluctant author who has been gifted a project. However, once they see the immense value their finalised memoir brings to family and friends, they are happy they agreed to go ahead. John was one of them; his memoir is a joy to read for his son and granddaughter. She finds that he was born under a Mulberry bush really funny.

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Brexit and the Goldsmiths: When Change is the Trigger

For the past three years, the UK has been in political turmoil following the referendum that has led to Brexit and for one author, Ian Goldsmith, it was that potential for unforeseeable change that provided the trigger for creating his LifeBook, which he wrote in conjunction with his sister Susan Ramsdale.

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