The Conversation Series
Lesley Gowans
“A book to treasure: A journal of tales from a rural childhood in East Otago to the windswept shores of the Isle of Eigg and beyond.” Lesley Gowans
Marion Barnett
“Quite simply without Naomi's help this book would never have come to fruition.” Marion Barnett
Margaret Henderson
“My Mother was a little reluctant to give her life history, but with persuasion from us and Naomi’s gentle extracting manner, the interviews were under way. We are delighted with the end result and a book is far better than a CD of someone’s life. Great on the coffee table, easy to pick up and read. Many thanks Naomi you did well!” Cilla Glasson
Hilton Harrington
“Like his father before him, Hilton Harrington delivered milk to Dunedin people for more than 30 years come rain, hail or shine. In his 93rd year, Hilton's astute memory and his gentle ability to recount the events of his life was a real privilege for me to document.”
Sydney Bertram Barnes
“Having a record of Dad’s memories is very precious. It’s something we had always thought about, but would actually never get around to actually doing. Naomi took the time to patiently sit with Dad and allow him to sift through his memories in his own time. The result is now a family treasure and contains snippets of history across decades of change.” Miranda Barnes
Teresa Mary Dickson
“Naomi was respectful, patient and skilled in the way she engaged with us to ensure she captured mum's true perspective. Mum's story is especially treasured by her grand-children.” Mark Dickson
Dorothy Jenkin
“Naomi was the right person to come along at the right time. I found Naomi strictly honest and straightforward. We worked together well, with lots of laughter thrown in. She had a lot of hard work to do in the beginning to bring my mother's taped recordings into the written word. Naomi always stayed focused and enthusiastic. Without Naomi this book would never have been published.” Eve Ritchie
Isla Jones
“I am writing to let you know how much family and friends have loved Isla’s book. You told so many of her life stories that are treasures for the generations to keep. I’m very impressed with the way you caught the essence of her personality so that the “conversations” just sounded like her talking. People have commented about how she enjoyed her whole life and gets on well with everyone. Exactly!” Glen Carswell