Your Stories as History

Autobiographical writing has benefits from two perspectives. On the one hand this genre provides an opportunity for individuals to synthesize and express what they have learned over a lifetime. On the other hand, personal reflections are valuable for families, communities and the greater public because they contribute to historical data and understanding of particular times and places.

Guided Autobiography, Life StoryCarly BelzbergJanuary 18, 2021Life Story, Guided Autobiography, Personal History

Interpreting Your Life Story

Writing down our life stories gives us an opportunity to look back and see what has shaped us. The act of writing brings together and gives weight to a wide range of experiences, feelings and responses to the events of our lives. We see more clearly the key events and how our reactions to them altered the direction of our journey.

Guided AutobiographyCarly BelzbergJanuary 13, 2021Guided Autobiography, Life Story