FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

1. I'm not anyone famous. Why should I write my life story or have one written for me?
You don't have to be a celebrity to write your life story. In my opinion, real life stories about real everyday people are far more fascinating. My great grandmother always told us how remarkable her life was for she lived from seeing wagon trains cross this country to seeing man land on the moon. And it was true. My other grandmother always said that the invention of electricity was the greatest thing that ever happened. In your time, you too, have seen great changes. My mother told me about the common jobs in her time that are now obsolete, like tailors, elevator men and how women spent days ironing. You too, have the same worthwhile memories that others would love to know about.

2. Will I be forced to talk about the sad times in my life? Do I have to tell everything?
My book is all about that. It was helpful for me to tell my story to obtain closure and put it behind. But I didn't tell everything and you don't have to, either. I will help you, so don't worry. Before your book goes to print, we will review everything to omit what you don't want in there and it can even be said in a different way.

3. What if I or my loved one does not live close to you?
I am very willing to travel to where you are. I will have to charge 49 cents a mile for mileage. We can also interview over the phone, and I can mail you, or e-mail each other. There is no reason that we still cannot write your book anywhere with the technology available. It will be easy.

4. Will I know what kind of questions I'll be asked during the interview?
I will provide you an outline of what you will be asked. You don't have to prepare for it, but it would be good to be thinking about it and dig out old photographs to trigger your memory. The questions I will be asking will be about your childhood, your family life, your work, your children and any philosophies and family values you want to hand down to your descendents.

5. What if I can't remember everything?
We can ask other family members about certain memories. Very often the children want to contribute funny anecdotes about you. Be sure and collect momentos, war medals, etc., to be photographed and inserted in your book. You can always contact me beforehand if you have any sensitive questions.

"The bitterest tears shed over graves are the words left unsaid or deeds left undone." Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of UNCLE TOM'S CABIN.
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