Homemade Biography: How to Collect, Record, and Tell the Life Story of Someone You Love
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Book Overview
How well do you really know the older people in your family? And how will you make sure their stories will be preserved for generations to come? Homemade Biography is a fun and practical guide to recording a relative's story so it will never be forgotten. New York Times bestselling author Tom Zoellner, who wrote his own grandmother's biography, draws on years of interviewing and writing experience to provide: - More than 300 questions designed to provke vivid responses - Case studies of successful family biographies - A revolutionary technique for writing with grace and energy - Ways of finding a connective theme buried in a jumble of facts - Strategies for dealing with sensitive topics - Professional methods of editing for quality and accuracy - Tips for making your relative's story a part of the permanent historical record Most of us think about bringing a tape recorder or a notebook to a visit with an older relative, but few actually do it. This clear-eyed manual gives you all the expertise you'll need to finish what could be one of the most fulfilling conversations you'll ever have.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312348312
ISBN13:9780312348311
Release Date:October 2007
Publisher:St. Martin's Griffin
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
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Homemade Biographies
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I love the different lists of questions to use for discussion. They not only gave me things to discuss, they also brought more of my own questions to mind.
Inspiring read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Mr. Zoellner identifies issues each of us face: we often miss the obvious when it's right in front of us. Each person has a story. They may not think so, but each person has worth. As an amateur genealogist, I often find myself saying that I wish I had asked a particular question of my parents or grandparents when they were alive. Now, it's too late. Zoellner shows ways to coax your older family members to leave a treasure for future generations: Understand in the future just who this person was - more than when they were born, lived, married, had children and died. A good, and often moving, read.
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