Life Stories
Life Stories


Capture your own story with a life history.

Heather works with families and nonprofits to create custom books based on oral histories. Sit back and tell your story. Heather does the writing!

“You captured his true essence.”
“I’m thrilled. Flabbergasted.”
“A wonderful chronicle.”
“Brought tears to my dad’s eyes.”

 

Curious about Life Stories?

Heather is also a life historian, writing life stories for families and nonprofits. She captures oral histories and transforms these memories into a book. It’s simple. You talk. Heather listens, records, and writes. Heather is the author of several family and nonprofit histories including:

  • Aboard the Great Lakes Schoolship — 25-year history of the schooner Inland Seas
  • A Colorful Cast — 40-year history celebrating visual arts and the Dennos Museum
  • Uncommon Conservation — 40-year history of the Grass River Natural Area
  • Beyond Books — 140-year history of libraries in the Traverse area
  • Leader of the Band — Personal life story
  • The Girl with the Violin — Personal life story including founding of the Traverse Symphony Orchestra

Some life story books available for sale at Horizon Books

   

Life story work includes:
~ Interviews with family matriarchs or patriarchs
~ Celebrating milestone years
~ Personal legacies for families facing terminal illness
~ Capturing family or organizational memory

Don’t let your legacy slip away. Capture your life story.

Begin your own life story project

Contact Heather to learn more.

Life Story Testimonials

“I’m thrilled. Flabbergasted. I love what you did for the memories of my family.” - son

“You captured his true essence.” - wife

“This book is better than I imagined. It’s a wonderful chronicle and brought tears to my dad’s eyes.” - son

“The kids and I treasure our beautiful books. You have no idea how pleased I am. Thank you for this great gift.” - daughter

“It’s easy to talk. The time flies. The questions help me remember things I had forgotten.”
- grandmother

“We love you! We all agree your writing style combined with excellent interviewing skills made this book readable and educational.” - college archivist

Life Stories

 

 

Capture your own story with a life history.

Heather works with families and nonprofits to create custom books based on oral histories. Sit back and tell your story. Heather does the writing!

“You captured his true essence.”
“I’m thrilled. Flabbergasted.”
“A wonderful chronicle.”
“Brought tears to my dad’s eyes.”

 

 

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