Life Story Books : Everyone Has a Story. Let me help you tell yours.

Jun 14th, 2026 | Books | 0 Comments

“Dear Phil,
I have just now received the finished books. I am delighted, as are my family. Thank you for your friendship, patience and advice along the way. You turned my turgid prose into written words that make the reader want to turn to the next page. It has been a great experience.”
Dr Chris H GP and Musician

I’ve helped fourteen clients write their life stories, acting as their ghostwriter, interviewing and teasing out the story of their life as a compelling read. That’s fourteen people’s lives captured for posterity in book form.

“As an individual who has provided me with guidance, leadership and a true friend, I would sincerely like to thank Phil Dourado, co-writer and editor of both my books. Without him this exercise would have been far less enjoyable and the outcome far less engaging and readable.”
Keith T Retired international businessman, golfer, furniture restorer, husband, father, former magistrate, philosophy lover

Here’s a recent hardback example:

Whether you want 10 coffee table-quality hard backs for the family and posterity, to capture, celebrate and remember a life well lived, or an autobiography for sale on Amazon, so family members and friends far and wide can buy it if they wish, I can help you with either or both of those services.

What my clients say
A few comments from recent clients. If you are interested yourself, contact me via the virtual business card, above:

“Dear Phil,
I have just now received the finished books. I am delighted, as are my family. Thank you for your friendship, patience and advice along the way. You turned my turgid prose into written words that makes the reader want to turn to the next page. It has been a great experience.”
Dr Chris H GP and Musician

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“Phil, it was a real pleasure to work with you and couldn’t have done it without you. Just want to say a big thank you for all your help as the book arrived a couple of days ago. It is absolutely brilliant, brings back all the memories and is exactly what I wanted. Will be great to give it to the boys on Christmas Day. Hope they don’t get too emotional once they open the wrapping.”
Steve L Businessman, whose book captured the life story of his wife so their children would always remember her

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“Dear Phil,
Now that the book is finished, I want to thank you for being so helpful and patient and for guiding me through the project in such a professional manner. I was so fortunate to have you as my ghostwriter and am extremely happy with the end result.”
Audrey B Retired Head Teacher, who loved driving her Alfa Romeos very fast

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“Thank you for all your help in writing my book, Phil. As I said to you at the time, our interviews were a pleasure. The process felt like therapy, helping me understand and reflect on what I’d gone through, and the resulting writing is outstanding. I am so pleased with it. Thank you again.”
Dr Amit B NHS doctor and family man, who used his book to reflect on a life-threatening experience

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“Phil is a class act. He listens carefully, is genuinely interested, asks all the right questions, does his own research to verify, then comes up with compelling storytelling to bring the true tale to life. He’s a fund of good advice and suggestions as well as being a first-class writer who translates what you want to say onto the page brilliantly. He comes highly recommended if you have a story to tell and want a trusted writer to help you tell it.” Rob P Retired entrepreneur and bowls enthusiast

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“I can’t recommend Phil enough. His understanding and empathy were extraordinary and he became a real friend in the interview process. He helped me navigate difficult material and find exactly the right words to convey my story with humour, nuance and warmth. Writing my book with him was a wonderful experience and I am so pleased with the outcome. He helped me find my voice.”
Yvonne W NHS Executive Director, whose book captured how to lead a highly successful life with Type 2 diabetes

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