Memoirs are not just
for the rich and famous. Each person’s life is unique, a journey of
soul and body, a journey that may cross continents and cultures. Family lore is
a treasure that can slip through your hands before you realise it.
There is no
gift more personal than a compilation of memoirs
and photographs.
Ideal for wedding
anniversaries, birthdays and life cycle events, a Legacy booklet can also be
given just because you love someone. You don’t need a special reason to record
the story of your life, or your parents’ lives, or your family’s history and
its hopes for the future. Writing down a life story for
those who will follow in our tracks means leaving a legacy of love;
it is a tribute to family continuity.
Many people lack the
time or skills to compile such a collection themselves. Elderly parents are often
not computer literate and children need input from adults, who may be too busy
to take time out for a project like this. Before you know it, another decade
has passed and the details of days gone by are becoming uncertain. Everyone’s
memory has become vague with regard to dates and places, and no-one knows what
happened to those wonderful old photos of your grandparents. For the younger generation,
stories of a different era—the lives and times of their parents and
grandparents—are lost.
My service as a writer
and compiler of memoirs is structured in a flexible way so that you can decide
on the length of the booklet and the number of photos to include. You may want
to record someone’s specific story at length and illustrate it with a few photos,
or you may want to create a printed photo album without much text. You may want
a full-length book that covers different generations and branches of the family
tree, or perhaps just a little booklet to celebrate a child’s coming of age. Whatever
your needs, I will strive to produce a quality product that has both artistic
appeal and sentimental value while also being a rich source of factual information.
At present I am able to offer my services only to clients within the Johannesburg
area.
Please see the costs page to estimate how much your project would cost.
If you have written your own book and simply need help with editing
and/or self-publishing, my associates and I will be happy to help you.
Please contact me for a quote.
