It started with a Sea-shell: Life Story Work and People with Dementia

Charles Murphy, 1994

This introduction to life story work has stood the test of time.  It is an invaluable book for anyone setting out to learn about the benefits of life story work for people with dementia. 

It started with a Sea-shell establishes the importance of life story work for people with dementia and argues that everyone can be involved.  It provides practical ideas and recommendations for good practice, and reviews the experiences of people who have done life story work and used life story books.