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About life, memories and meaning...
From Your Life Story Written
Rebecca Skinner, author and editor of
Celebrating Life's Chapters

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AN INSPIRING STORY OF AMAZING TRIUMPH

9/25/2014

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After a trip to Malaysia to interview a university professor and former member of parliament, his book has finally been published. And he's delighted. 

"I received the books today. They look great. The photos have come out well. Thank you for all the hard work. Thanks for a job well done." 

His is an incredible story of determination and hard work against all odds to achieve an education and then to devote his life to improving opportunities for the disadvantaged. It wasn't easy, but the things most worthwhile in life rarely are. Thank you Professor for sharing such a wonderful heartwarming story.

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THE QUESTIONS I WISH I'D ASKED MY FATHER...

9/21/2014

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There are so many questions I wished I'd asked my father before he died...and my mother, and my grandmother. But, alas, it's now too late. My father's life as a boy in Poland - my mother's life as a small girl in Italy - so many fascinating stories of wonderful lives are lost forever if they are not written down. But it's sometimes hard for a close relative to ask questions and often harder for a relative to answer openly to someone they are closely linked with. That's where a professional comes in, someone with the skill to find out those fascinating facts and wonderful memories. 

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THE UNIQUE XMAS GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING...

9/17/2014

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What do you get for Christmas for the much loved parent or grandparent who already has everything they want? How about their life story in a professionally created book, ensuring their memories live on forever? And it's the gift that keeps on giving as it will enthrall generations to come. Everyone who quotes this blog will receive  A TWENTY PER CENT DISCOUNT off their book if they pay their deposit before the end of September. Prices start at just $400. Call Rebecca on 0401 808 335 TODAY! 
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 A LADY'S  AMAZING LIVING HISTORY DISCOVERED

2/24/2014

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A lady for whom I am creating a life story book has traced her ancestors back to her great great grandfather. It turns out that his brother's son, Richard, was the man whom Dirty Dicks was named after! 

Richard  set up his wedding feast in London for his marriage the following day but that night his fiancee tragically died. So distraught was he that he refused to wash, change his clothes or let anyone touch the room and even when his cats died he just left them where they were (see picture).  People came from all over England to see this eccentric, dirty man. After he died the premises were made into a bar and the cobwebs, cats and dirt were left - until health and safety authorities cleaned it up years later. Dirty Dicks in London still exists and Australia's Dirty Dicks theatre restaurant also continues to tell this famous story. It's also believed that the story of Dirty Dick inspired Charles Dickens to create the character of Miss Haversham in Great Expectations.

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MOST POPULAR CHOICE OF LIFE STORY BOOK

2/4/2014

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This is a picture of the most popular 60-page book which can contain around 10,000 words and approx 40 images.  

It is a luxuriously produced book with fabric cover, acid free paper which avoids any image see through onto the next page.

It is a beautiful book with an unusual button-close feature which comes in its own elegant protective case.

And just in case you are wondering, that's a picture of me when I was a baby with my proud father!

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A POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW...

1/14/2014

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I interviewed a lovely lady recently for a life story, whose memory was starting to get pretty scratchy. As I was leaving her I asked just on spec if she had ever written anything down about her life. She said,
" Just a little bit in a folder, but more about previous homes and furniture, nothing really of interest." But I asked to borrow the folder anyway, just in case.

Once home I found I had discovered the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow...buried treasure...the most exciting, detailed reminiscing you rarely see. Wonderful family stories dating back several generations and even including letters, birth certificates and amazing old images. None of her family knew of the existence of this folder and she herself had no idea what wonderful content it contained. This is going to be an incredible life story book. Thank goodness I asked that one simple question...it will certainly be something I always ask from now on in...

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A STORY OF PERSEVERANCE PAYING OFF...

12/8/2013

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I am working on an amazing life story of a man who fell in love with learning. He came from an extremely poor background in Malaysia but was determined to get an education. Not only did he manage to study up to PhD level but he spent much of his life helping other disadvantaged youngsters in Malaysia to become educated. What an inspirational man. I consider myself exceptionally lucky to have heard this fascinating story and to be credited with the responsibility of writing his life story.

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WONDERFUL MEMORIES... AMAZING STORIES...

11/13/2013

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I just love the stories I hear when I'm writing people's life stories. One concerns the Silver Jublilee in 1935 of King George V. One lady vividly recalls this day and how all school children were given drinking mugs, medallions and free tickets to the cinema. The movie showing at the time was Henry V111 and when the word 'bloody' was blanked from the sound, all the children shouted it out in unison! The lady who remembers this so well said "needless to say only council school kids were given these treats as I'm sure no private school kids would have shouted out this out!!" 


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HERE IS THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT EVER!

10/14/2013

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A life story book about the person you love is the best gift not only for the person whose life is featured - but for all the generations yet to come.

But finding someone who can do this for you is hard to find - only a few people around the world specialise in writing life stories.

I not only write them but I produce beautiful hand-bound books telling their story in both words and pictures.

There is still time to make an appointment to have your book ready for Christmas. For an older person who already has everything they want and need - this makes the BEST Christmas gift. Phone Rebecca now on 0401 808 335 to ensure this Christmas is one of memories that last forever...

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AN UTTERLY UNIQUE WEDDING GUEST REGISTER!

10/11/2013

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I'm starting work on a unique guest register for a beautiful South African girl's wedding. She was married recently in South Africa then had another wedding celebration in Zimbabwe where her husband comes from. The guest register, with an array of beautiful images plus the story of how the couple met and their time together so far, will be used at their Australian wedding celebration. Family and friends overseas will also be able to sign it. There will certainly be no other commercially available guest register to match it! It will be a real talking point at their Aussie celebration and a chance for all the guests to read their story and see their pictures. And it will be something to be truly treasured by the couple for many years to come.

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    Rebecca Skinner has been a journalist and editor for more than 30 years working in newspapers, magazines, TV and radio. Her caring nature enables her to put people quickly at ease to help prompt their memories. As a writer she can weave anyone's story into a professionally written and produced book that makes compelling reading.

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