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Autobiography, Biography, Life story, and Memoir – What is the difference?

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Life Stories

Photo ©  Janice Henshaw Autobiography, Biography, Life story/Memoir – What is the difference? What do they mean? Autobiography – I write an account about my life, and it could consist of just my viewpoint and memories – it’s all about me! Biography – I write an account of someone else’s life – and most likely, […]

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“What an astonishing thing a book is.”

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in Life Stories

“What an astonishing thing a book is. It’s a flat object made from a tree with flexible parts on which are imprinted lots of funny dark squiggles. But one glance at it and you’re inside the mind of another person, maybe somebody dead for thousands of years. Across the millennia, an author is speaking clearly […]

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“I have forgotten so much…”

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in Life Stories

“I’ve forgotten so much. Please, please let me keep more than a photograph. When age finally takes the folds of my mind and collapses them, when all goes gray and confused, Let me remember love. ~Michale D. Heilman

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A Wish or a Story?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Life Stories, Meditative Reflections and Photos

There is an old saying… That most men would rather have you hear their story than grant their wish! Telling our story, it’s about making a difference – to someone…

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“There was never yet an uninteresting life…”

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Janice Henshaw in Life Stories

“There was never yet an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility. Inside the dullest exterior, there is a drama, a comedy, and a tragedy.” Mark Twain (1835-1910)

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Love and Being with the Dying

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Life Stories

My mother died of lung cancer, a long and painful journey.  It took me several years to find my way out of the sadness. One thing that helped me was to read books about the dying process. I was touched that there are so many loving wonderful people working with people who are dying and […]

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No time to say goodbye

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Life Stories

My Dad was killed in an accident in the forest. It happened two weeks after I had been to visit him on the island where he lived. During our visit I had talked about recording his stories, and he was excited about it. He even had a recorder and asked me to take it to […]

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About me – the lifestorywriter

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Life Stories

About Me – The Life Story Writer I am a professional writer with a Bachelor’s degree specializing in English and Business Administration. My name is Janice Henshaw and I live on Vancouver Island. Here are a  a few other facts about me. A business woman – An Executive Director for ten years so I have […]

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A Life Story is a Gift…

Posted on October 20, 2013 by tlsw_admin in all posts, Life Stories

A Life Story is a Gift… There is no greater gift than sharing the experiences and wisdom of a lifetime with family and friends.  How do family members know who they are if they don’t know where they came from – their roots? The challenge is in getting started. It is sometimes difficult to write […]

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