Ed Kushins, of California, had no overwhelming desire to write his life story until he realized that he was remembering things he’d long forgotten and forgetting things that he knew he’d once remembered.
Ed started making lists and spreadsheets to jog his memory about life events, activities, travels, achievements, and friends. He was toying with the idea of converting them into something shareable when he chanced upon a LifeBook Memoirs advertisement and was inspired to create a fully realized account of his life.
Ed kindly wrote to us to explain the journey that he experienced from that point onward:
“I saw an advertisement for LifeBook Memoirs and their offer of a well-organized program. The program was based on a series of face-to-face interviews that they would transcribe and then professionally develop and edit to create my own personalized memoir.
I was further intrigued after spending time on their website, listening to and reading samples and testimonials. I decided that I wanted to expand my notes into a real memoir, as much for myself as for the people—mostly family members—whom I thought might want to read it. The writing was easy, fun, and interesting. Judy, my interviewer, and I outlined the memoir structure, and our interview sessions flowed smoothly, as did the ghostwriting and the editing. It was a wonderful experience.
Having the finished memoir has been rewarding far beyond my expectations. It was well worth the effort and cost, and more people than I had expected were interested in reading it! And, besides rekindling—and, in some cases, clarifying—dormant memories, it has led me down paths that are influencing my present and future. I am now reconnecting with old friends, digging into my ancestry, and living the rest of my life as if I’m collecting material for Volume 2!”
Ed’s LifeBook, entitled EDification, was completed in 2024.
