It’s not therapy, but it is therapeutic.

That’s what Phil said when his memoir was complete.

I understood immediately.

Recording your memoir can feel a little like therapy. After all, you’re recalling your life story while sharing the reasonings why you chose this path or that job. Recording your memoir encourages you to connect the dots of your life, find new meaning in past events and gain clarity about how your experiences shaped you. You allow yourself time to reflect on how or why you made the choices in your life. And in Phil’s case, he was able to explore the dynamics of his childhood and understand how that played a role in his adult life.

His memoir began with an in-depth interview. As Phil describes the experience:

“It must have been like drinking water out of a fire hose for Angela!  To distill the essence of my story from the nearly four-hour recorded interview of all the incidents I related to her at that time. When I received the first manuscript I was astounded by the crafting of my narrative.”

“I was encouraged to edit and rewrite any portions of this first draft. In doing so, my story truly became the tale I never could have told on my own. I am deeply grateful for Angela’s assistance, and I am quite proud of this book I now offer to my family, friends, and the general public.”

Click here to check out Phil’s memoir.

I’m not a therapist and I don’t play one on TV; 📺 however, I am a seasoned listener who has helped individuals and families (including my own) keep their stories alive with documentary films and written memoirs. 📖

If you’re talking, I’m listening 😊

Angela

Let me know if you or someone you know has a memoir project that needs a compatible partner! Working together is not only enjoyable, it’s sure to get done.

Our stories matter,

Angela