Don’t take our word for it, listen to our students!
This is such a wonderful class! The instructors are so knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. The course material is excellent and thought-provoking. Writing and sharing our two-page stories with a supportive group of peers is heartwarming and cathartic. I highly recommend this class!
Laurie Woodford,
After several GAB courses through the Story Guides, I found this course, the Wisdom Years, as one of my favorites. Leigh and Lily are exceptional instructors - sharing their competence, their 'wisdom' and their genuine concern for their students (I think of that as their humanity) at each session. Curriculum is excellent, assignments require my full engagement - I LOVE this course.
Jan Gehler, Alaska, USA
I am not a writer. At least I didn't think so until Leigh and Lily awakened the story teller in me.
Kim Gordon, British Columbia, CanadaI am not a writer.
Everyone's story is unique and needs to be told. GAB is a great place to get feedback, support, and encouragement . The writing prompts delve deep into your memories and helps articulate them in words. A great way to write your life story to gift to your children.
Farida Guzdar, Maryland USA
If you ever wondered how or where to start writing your own life story, try GAB. It will jump start the process and you will not want to stop.
Rob Lamp, Orlando, Florida
Taking the Guided Autobiography course with Leigh and Lily was instrumental in determining how to approach my writing, where to focus my thoughts, and what (not) to include. Then, every writer needs an objective editor and Leigh provided that for me in the second phase of my process. I had the chapter content (mostly) where I needed it, but Leigh was able to cut through the clutter and help me to structurally edit my book. So valuable. Thank you Leigh and Lily - and the other writers who I met through the classes - your feedback, and particularly you enthusiastic support of my end-goal was the fuel I needed to complete what was a labour of love: the story of my parents' 54 year marriage.
Kim Denstedt, Ontario, Canada
Note: Kim published her book, Beneath The Wings of Love. You can find it on Amazon here:
Some parting words…
Leigh and Lily are fabulous instructors. The presentations and prompts successfully elicit depths of story from each participant. Their skilled facilitation provides a safe place for participants to share intimate writing, to both support and critique one another for further growth in expression. I look forward to taking the second session of this course!
Gina Catena, California, USA
Writer’s block, don’t know where/how to start? Come to this class
Seik-Yee Lau, California, USA
GAB was a fantastic experience delivered in a supportive and engaging environment by compassionate and well-trained facilitators. The program encouraged me to reflect on my life, to put major experiences in perspective, and to succinctly and creatively write my legacy.
Bryan McIver, British Columbia, Canada
Being an online class, through Zoom, added another dimension. This was a new experience for me, and ultimately, a very good one...Take a trip and never leave the farm.
Take a trip and never leave the farm.
Being an online class, through Zoom, added another dimension...This was a new experience for me, and ultimately, a very good one...Take a trip and never leave the farm
Jerry McAnulty, British Columbia, Canada
Leigh and Lily are fabulous instructors. The presentations and prompts successfully elicit depths of story from each participant. Their skilled facilitation provides a safe place for participants to share intimate writing, to both support and critique one another for further growth in expression. I look forward to taking the second session of this course!
If you ever wondered how or where to start writing your own life story, try GAB. It will jump start the process and you will not want to stop.