Natalie's Love
Memoir WritingProject Brief
Chris’ wife Natalie died suddenly and tragically. That left Chris and 18-month-old son, Jai, without a wife and mother – the person that lit up their world. Chris was determined that Jai would learn about the mother he had lost when he was so young, and the best way his son could do that would be to one day read the story of her life. Somehow Chris and I found each other when Chris started seeking out a writer who could interview him, Natalie’s family, dear friends and work colleagues. In what proved to be a series of emotional, teary, funny, sad but ultimately uplifting interviews, the essence of who Natalie was and how her light continues to shine was revealed. The contents of Natalie’s Love is a significant bringing together of her life and legacy.
From the Client
“Simon, I can’t thank you enough for the amazing job you’ve done in creating “Natalie’s Love”.
From our very first meeting, you have been an absolute pleasure to work with. Your passion and enthusiasm for this book feels like it has been just as strong as mine. Your professionalism has been second to none, from our original meeting through to keeping me constantly up to date on your works progress and having proofs available by the times that you set.
One of the biggest things that I also want to thank you for is the way you conducted the interviews. As you were aware it was always going to be a sensitive issue talking about Natalie with her family and close friends. But during the whole experience you were so thoughtful and compassionate. Everyone that gave me feed back after the interviews commented on how comfortable they felt about sharing their experiences with you. Your flexibility as well during the whole experience is very much appreciated, you always came to me and worked around my lifestyle from catching up on evenings or weekends nothing was ever an issue.
Once again I can’t thank you enough. When this all started I knew that I wanted a detailed book on Nat’s life but you have exceeded all my expectations. It still feels surreal having this book in my hand. Jai unfortunately will not remember his mother but this book is going to give him the best insight to what type of person she was because of your amazing work. I am already talking to family members about getting you to write my grandparents story on how they came out from Greece.
I look forward to working with you again Simon, you are an absolute gentleman. I can’t recommend you highly enough.
Thank you, Chris Dimstas”