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The Journey of a Lifetime

The Journey of a Lifetime

Regular price $2,600.00 AUD
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Journey of a lifetime is for those looking to capture their story for future generations.

Your family will learn more about you as a person. The cheeky kid who struggled with maths or the outgoing teenager who learned to drive in their father’s orange Datsun.

Our team of oral historians guide each interview, ensuring important milestones are covered along with the small details that can spark a memory.

Questions such as:

  • Tell me about your first kiss!
  • Describe your family home: What did your kitchen smell like? What sort of neighborhood did you grow up in?
  • How did you feel when you became a parent? A grandparent?

We are with you every step of the way so you’re never left unsure what to say next. While we cover a whole lifetime of special memories, stories and achievements, we’re able to capture the breadth and richness of your story in our time together.

Whether you choose a written or video memoir, we do all the researching, writing, filming and editing, making the process quick and easy.

Is Journey of a lifetime right for me?

This memoir is best if you: 

  • Want to document your life story for your family
  • Are unable to sit for multiple interviews
  • Need to document your story quickly (this memoir has less interview time than the ‘Remember When’ memoir)


    "I laughed out loud to see my mother described as a leggy brunette - but when I looked at the photos that was exactly who she was long before she was my mum. This process gave me a whole new view of her. I learned who she was as a child, what life was like during the war and what it was like to immigrate as a young woman."      

                                                                         ~Heather

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    Interested in this memoir? Contact Natalie to discuss your project or any questions you may have.

     

    We can't wait to help you share a journey of a lifetime. 

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    What you need to provide

    Following your interview, we will ask you to provide:

    • 25 - 35 personal photographs
    • The written contributions of your chosen friends and family 

    What is right for our family?

    What is included?

    Written Memoir

    1 Pre Interview written questionnaire

    1 hardcover memoir (up to 10,000 words)

    1 Dedication page

    5-10 small moments or anecdotes included that aren't connected to the main story

    Up to 3 written contributions from family members or friends

    1 simple family tree with 3 generations included

    Filmed Memoir

    1 Pre Interview written questionnaire

    1 two-hour online audio interview

    1 two-hour filming session

    1 high-quality edited memoir (provided on a USB between 60 – 90 minutes)

    Up to15 personal photographs included into the film

    Opportunity for feedback throughout the process

    *Please note: Filmed memoirs are currently only available in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, Australia.

    Written & Filmed Memoir

    Written Memoir

    1 Pre Interview written questionnaire

    1 hardcover memoir (up to 10,000 words)

    1 Dedication page

    5-10 small moments or anecdotes included that aren't connected to the main story

    Up to 3 written contributions from family members or friends

    1 simple family tree with 3 generations included

    AND

    1 two-hour online audio interview

    1 two-hour filming session

    1 high-quality edited memoir (provided on a USB between 60 – 90 minutes)

    Up to15 personal photographs included into the film

    Opportunity for feedback throughout the process

    *Please note: Filmed memoirs are currently only available in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, Australia.

    This memoir is best if you: 

    Want to document your life story for your family

    Want to record your families story without you older family memebers needing to do hours or weeks of writing

    Are unable to sit for multiple interviews

    Need to document your story quickly, as this memoir has less interview time than the ‘Remember When’ memoir

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