Case studies Archives - Forever Young Autobiographies

Nobody’s Daughter: A memoir of healing the mother wound by Rica Ramos

Case study: How a Florida journalist wrote this She Writes Press life story

Nobody’s Daughter: A memoir of healing the mother wound by Rica Ramos is a family story about old trauma and new life.

The memoir tells how American journalist Ramos was about to remarry in her early forties but questioned inviting her mum to the wedding.

In short this was because her mother refused to acknowledge the sexual abuse a young Ramos had suffered at the hands of her stepfather.

So keep reading to find out what happened, how the She Writes Press publication got started plus essential tips for your own creating…

My Cousin Is a Chief in Samoa: An amazing family story by Danish TV journalist Johannes Langkilde

Case study: News anchor’s chance meeting unites him with enriching American Samoan relatives

My Cousin Is a Chief in Samoa: The unlikely adventures of a Dane in Polynesia by Johannes Langkilde, with Cathrine Errboe, is a family story born from a chance meeting.

The life-story book tells how well-known journalist Langkilde grew up in cold, windswept Denmark hearing stories of faraway relatives on the tropical islands of Samoa – one of them a real live chief!

However in 2016 he suddenly found himself face to face with Fagafaga Daniel Langkilde of American Samoa while covering a political convention in the United States of America.

So keep reading to find out how a spark ignited between the two distant cousins, how the Wendila publication began plus tips for your own creating …

Mitan and Moni: Swedish sisters’ Hollywood fashion success story by Jenny Levallius

Case study: An amazing family story of talented women who dared to dream

Mitan and Moni: The true story of two talented, young Swedish women who dared to dream of fashion success in Hollywood by Jenny Levallius is an adventurous read.

The biography tells how the sisters went from the small time to the big time in the 1960-70s creating custom garments for celebs.

This included Goldie Hawn, Patty Duke, Marlo Thomas, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Sharon Tate, Ann-Margret and many more!

So keep reading to find out how graphic designer Levallius wrote this amazing family story about her mum and aunt plus her top tips for life-story creators …

Campfire for a Woman’s Heart: Life stories from inspirational women by Natalie Stockdale

Case study: How an Airlie Beach resilience coach is helping others overcome adversity

Campfire for a Woman’s Heart: Stories of Resilience from Inspirational Women by Natalie Stockdale is without doubt an empowering read.

It features tales of tragedy and trauma from 25 outstanding international women.

Significantly released ahead of Mother’s Day, the book is the second in the Campfire for the Heart series by Big Sky Publishing.

So keep reading to discover more about Stockdale, her latest book and her tips for life-story creators…

Go by Boat: Dr Chuck Radis’s Maine medical memoir

Case study: Peaks Island doctor’s humorous and heartbreaking stories

Go by Boat: Stories of a Maine Island Doctor by Dr Chuck Radis is an immersive life-story read.

It tells how Radis, fresh out of training nearly 40 years ago, moves with his wife and daughter to Peaks Island, Maine.

Next he slowly adapts to a medical practice where x-rays and advanced laboratory testing are available only on the mainland.

So keep reading to find out more about Radis, his book and advice for fellow life-story writers…

Accidental Sisters: Katherine Linn Caire’s surprising adoption memoir

Case study: Siblings’ soul-stirring story 52 years in the making

Katherine Linn Caire’s new memoir is a wild and heartwarming story.

Accidental Sisters: The story of my 52 year wait to meet my biological sibling, by Books Fluent, starts with Caire’s desire to know her medical history.

However, this unexpected journey leads her to family she never knew were missing.

Forever Young Autobiographies caught up with Caire to discover more about her first life-story book, how she created it plus tips for first-time creators …

They Don’t Pay Me To Say No: Dean Goodine’s Hollywood star-studded memoir on a life in props

Case study: Canadian Property Master’s entertaining life story goes behind the scenes of film and TV hits

Canadian Prop Master Dean Goodine’s new life-story book details the highs and lows of 36 years working with stars such as Clint Eastwood, Brad Pitt, Jason Momoa and more.

They Don’t Pay Me To Say No: My Life in Film and Television Props, by FriesenPress, goes behind the scenes to show how props are integral to the success of any movie or TV show.

Goodine has worked on everything from Oscar-nominated feature films like Unforgiven, network TV shows like Stargate SGI, streaming hits like A Series of Unfortunate Events plus small independent films.

Forever Young Autobiographies caught up with him to find out more about his book, how he wrote it plus suggestions for first-time writers …

Dad’s memories: A Father’s Day story about interviewing my dad

Case study: How I started recording my father’s memories in 3 steps

It’s Father’s Day here in Australia this Sunday.

And unlike past years with COVID lockdowns and restrictions it will be possible to meet up with family and friends!

So I’ll be going on a long overdue camping trip with my father who is visiting from interstate.

But it is also the perfect time to let you in on the life-story project I’ve started to record dad’s memories …

Waves of Life: Jim Hamilton’s grateful autobiography of hope

Case study: Californian author’s life story rides ups and downs of life

Business consultant and author Jim Hamilton’s new autobiography tells the story of the three ‘big waves’ of his life and the valuable lessons these have taught him.

Waves of Life: A Grateful Man’s Journey, by Library Tales Publishing, includes the passing of Hamilton’s older brother, his battles with health issues and addiction, plus the pain and joy of his life.

However, underscoring all is the importance of love as the greatest gift you can receive and give.

Forever Young Autobiographies caught up with Hamilton to find out more about his book, writing process and tips for life-story creators.

Wildflower Girl: Dana Stewart Quinney’s adventurous autobiography

Case study: Idaho field biologist’s life story is a surefire nature fix

Dana Stewart Quinney’s autobiography Wildflower Girl: A Lifelong Journey Beyond the Trail highlights nature’s richness and magic.

Dana spent her 1950s childhood exploring Idaho’s Wood River Valley and went on to visit many wild paces around the world as a distinguished field biologist.

Her life s tory Wildflower Girl was published by Hidden Shelf Publishing House in 2020 and was named 2019 Idaho Library Association Book of the Year.

And Forever Young Autobiographies caught up with Dana recently to find out more about writing this adventurous read …