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Your life’s story
IT’S OFTEN NOT UNTIL SOMEONE DIES THAT FAMILIES
REALISE THERE’S A GREAT DEAL ABOUT MUM OR DAD’S
EARLY LIFE THEY DON’T KNOW. THEY MAY HAVE HEARD
SNIPPETS OVER THE YEARS, BUT THERE ARE MANY GAPS
AND SOME INTERESTING FACTS HAVE SIMPLY NEVER
COME TO LIGHT.
A common situation is different members of the family know
different things, or have conflicting views as to the correct version
of a story.
Sadly, the one person who can set the record straight is no
longer there. This potential problem can be overcome by a service
offered by former newspaper editor, Dennis Trotter, who
interviews individuals (and family members, if required) to create
a script titled “Your Life’s Story”.
In most instances people choose a fairly basic review of their
life, from childhood, through their working and married life,
parenthood, business or employment, sporting interests, hobbies
and eventual retirement. With 2-3 photographs included,
something like this can be produced for between $300-$500.
Other clients want just the briefest story, suitable for reading
as an eulogy at a funeral, while a few opt for something more
extensive. Dennis is able to give an estimate of cost before undertaking
an assignment.
He was prompted to establish his business after being frequently
asked to prepare information for eulogies which he is
sometimes asked to deliver.
“I enjoy interviewing families and learning about their loved
ones. But it is easier to interview the subject personally. After all,
who knows the story better than the person who is the main
character?” he says. “Also, while family members may have an
opinion on the most significant aspects of their loved one’s life,
the person themselves may have a different view.”
With limited mobility as the result of a fractured foot caused,
by a fall, Dennis had the time earlier this year to write his own
life’s story.
“I found this to be an interesting exercise, having to think
about my early years and identifying people, and events, who
played a significant part in my life,” he said.
Most “You Life’s Story” assignments are completed with 3-4
days. They involve the interview, writing, a review of the draft
script and, following acceptance and approval, the printing of
a hard copy. Clients are also given a copy of the script in electronic
form so that it can be easily added to at some later stage.
Dennis can best be contacted by email: trot@actrix.co.nz
or by phone, 021 900 028.
Let me write
“Your Life’s Story”
We’re celebrating
90 years at the heart of
the wonderful Waikato.
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DENNIS TROTTER is a former newspaper editor who
will interview you (and family or friends, if requested)
and create a written record of “Your Life’s Story”
• Competitive rate based mainly on time and
length of the story.
• Free estimate.
• Ideal gift (vouchers available)
• Most stories completed within 3-4 days.
• You are provided with a spiral-bound hard
copy as well as an electronic record which
can be added to at any time.
Please contact
Dennis Trotter
Email: trot@actrix.co.nz • Ph: 021 900 028
Ask for Braemar
www.braemarhospital.co.nz
24 Ohaupo Road Hamilton
Phone 07 843 1899 | Fax 07 843 9815
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