Dan Curtis ~ Professional Personal Historian

The Life Story Quote of The Week

January 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Benjamin Disraeli

Benjamin Disraeli

The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write a book about it.

Benjamin Disraeli - (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881) a British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister

This quote struck home. For my mother’s 90th birthday I interviewed her for thirteen hours over several weeks. I then edited this  into a 117 page hard cover book complete with photographs.  I thought I knew my mom pretty well.  Surprisingly, it wasn’t until I began to talk to her about her life in detail, that I really came to know her.  It deepened my love and affection for her because I saw more clearly the underlying values and passions that had directed her life.

If  you’ve been considering preparing a life story of a loved one, I urge you to make it happen this year. You won’t be disappointed.

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