Our Story
It all started with creating books for our own family.
"I'll never forget this experience.
It's been overwhelming."
Kimberley's dad had his 80th birthday and was persuaded to retire - at last! We wanted to celebrate such a momentous achievement so we put together a book of memories gathered from across his life including his travels around the globe.
For Phil's 60th birthday, Kimberley created a keepsake book of photos and stories of his escapades from his childhood to now, with contributions from family and friends, including some amusing stories we'd never heard before! We kept it a surprise as part of a week of celebration surprises!
Kimberley's sister-in-law was diagnosed with a terminal illness in her 30's, and it became urgent to write down memories from her life to pass on to her young children as they grew up. She wanted them to know stories they may wonder about when they got older. Stories like her first date, how their dad proposed to her, her favourite perfume, how her career took her around the world and her hopes and dreams for their futures. We turned these memories, some precious mementoes and personal letters into a book that is now treasured forever.
There were so many unexpected benefits.
The joy we gained while preparing these keepsake books of memories was a highlight-of-life experience we will never, ever forget. And now the stories are recorded, they can never be forgotten.
Unexpectedly though, what each person found was that this was far more than just collecting stories for a book. They discovered that the process of reviewing stories and reflecting on their life's experiences was cathartic, healing and uplifting.
The benefit of hindsight brought new perspectives and insights. They could see the gift that came from challenges. The times they had followed their intuition. The way the jigsaw pieces of their life all fit together even though they may not have felt like it at the time.
The storytelling experience brought each person more laughter, happiness, love and a sense of peace and gratitude. And you can't put a price on that.
We believe everyone has stories to tell and wisdom to share.
We want to bring you this storytelling experience, and to do it with the same level of care and attention as if you are our own family. Would you like to receive some free samples by email?
Together, we - husband and wife team, Kimberley and Phil Cooklin - started Storyteller Days to create a storytelling experience you'll never, ever forget. The beautiful keepsake book we will create will be an eternal reminder so your stories are always remembered.
Kimberley & Phil COOKLIN
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Everyone has stories to tell and memories to share.
Is it time to create your memoir book now?