Homemade Biography : How to Collect, Record, and Tell the Life Story of Someone You Love, Paperback by Zoellner, Tom, ISBN 0312348312, ISBN-13 9780312348311, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UK

<p>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: <br>- More than 300 questions designed to provke vivid responses<br>- Case studies of successful family biographies<br>- A revolutionary technique for writing with grace and energy<br>- Ways of finding a connective theme buried in a jumble of facts<br>- Strategies for dealing with sensitive topics<br>- Professional methods of editing for quality and accuracy<br>- Tips for making your relative's story a part of the permanent historical record<br><br>Most of us think about bringing a tape recorder or a not 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.</p>