Why Create a Personal History?
The Importance of Family Story Preservation
"You helped my father-in-law tell war memories he had repressed for so long. To be able to talk about that experience with a sympathetic listener has changed his life."
Tim Smith, Greenbrae CA
It's the Gift of Sharing
If you are an elder you may find that memories buried for years have come to life in surprising detail -- a song, a conversation, even a fragrance. Now is the time to tell your stories. Audrey will help you record them in an effortless and enjoyable way. Share your past with those you love. It's the most valuable legacy you can give.
It's the Gift of Remembrance
Every family has its self-appointed archivist, the one who collects letters, preserves expired passports, notes dates and names on the back of photographs, and passes mementos to the rest of us. If you are that person but have not yet collected the stories that will breathe life and color into those pieces of paper, don't wait any longer. Contact Audrey to set up a free consultation so that you can discuss the best ways to record your family history stories.
It's the Gift of Family
If you are a grandparent, or a doting aunt or uncle, it's so important to preserve your memories of your own parents and grandparents. Younger family members may not have the opportunity to know them and experience the sense of being part of that larger family circle. Start today to gather photographs and letters and tell Audrey the stories those documents evoke. This will be a treasured gift to the younger generation, perhaps as valuable as their education fund.
Whether the ultimate presentation is a beautifully bound heirloom book with vintage photographs and documents, or simply a CD of a recorded interview, a life will have been remembered and shared and saved.
