With Father’s Day approaching this Sunday 20th June, many of us will still be searching for the perfect gift. Although the classic presents that resurface year on year are always appreciated – such as golf clubs, socks, and tool kits – finding a personal and bespoke gift has never felt more fitting after a year in which we’ve been separated from our families – but what if the best gift can’t be found on the shop shelf?

New and exclusive research from national biographer StoryTerrace reveals that nearly half of men in Britain (46%) wish they could tell their younger self to document their family’s life story, as they feel like most of it has been forgotten. With millions of men in Britain regretting not having their life story documented, StoryTerrace provides the perfect gift for Father’s Day. Clients are matched with a ghostwriter based on personality, and after a number of one-to-one sessions, your life story is turned into a beautiful book, embellished with your own images. Prices start from £1,600 and you can choose between a Senior and Premium ghostwriter.

Rutger Bruining, CEO and Founder of StoryTerrace, discusses the importance of sharing experiences and memories with your father:

“We want to encourage everyone to reach out to their dads and to listen to their tales and memories. By documenting and recording the stories of your father’s life, not only can you preserve their legacy, but you can achieve a better understanding of the person that you are in the world today through who you come from. Many individuals often undermine their own life stories and experiences and do not think that they are worth documenting, which is always surprising to hear as these people always end up sharing great experiences that they have encountered throughout their lives.”