“Tell Your Life Story”

“Tell Your Life Story” August 7

Camden Maine-Join published Maine writer, storyteller, and personal historian Eddie Adelman as he motivates and teaches you to document the rich, inspiring stories of your life – whether it’s writing a memoir or creating an oral history. “Your life story is perhaps your greatest legacy of all. Not just for your family, but for future generations as well,” says Adelman. “Tell Your Life Story” is free at the Camden Public Library on Tuesday evening, August 7, 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

The presentation is designed to encourage audience members to document their own life stories before they’re lost forever. It features a lively mixture of readings, music, instruction, inspiration, and humor.

The preservation of life stories has become increasingly popular in recent years as baby boomers and seniors seek to pass along personal stories to their children, grandchildren, and future generations. Adelman will offer easy-to-understand tips and instruction on memoir writing and oral histories. Woven in with the instruction are spoken excerpts from famous memoirs, as well as emotional songs that will underscore the value of passing along precious memories.

“Everyone needs a sense of belonging,” says Adelman. “Documenting these treasured life stories provides a window into history and a vital feeling of connectedness for family members and future descendants.”  

Bio

In addition to being a personal historian, Adelman is an AP Award Winning journalist, playwright, and screenwriter. He has written for the Portland Press Herald, MPBN Radio, The Maine Times, Bangor Metro Magazine, and Maine Seniors Magazine. He also appeared on the Bravo Network’s TV series “Situation: Comedy” for a sitcom pilot he wrote called The Maine Dish. His poignant one act play, Mansion on the Hill, was recently turned into a short film and shown nationally at film festivals.

Adelman has been living in Belfast since 2007. He has been a working writer for over 14 years. He had a weekly column in the Portland Press Herald from 2002 to 2003.

Between 1998 and 2002 Eddie’s personal essays aired regularly on Maine Public Radio’s evening newscast, “Maine Things Considered.”  One of those essays won the “AP Award for Writing in Broadcast Journalism” in 1999.