Peering inside someone else's memories is both fascinating and dangerous. There is always the fact that no two people remember everything the same and there is always the possibility of things being misremembered.
Add to that the choice of remembering, what is important and how it happened, and you have a recipe for stepping on toes, or hurting someone's feelings.
Once you start writing memories down you also need an editor to look for misspelled words and names. I find the best way to edit is by reading something out loud. It slows the process down enough so that the obvious is not glossed over. This requires someone dedicated to providing the time that will take.
In the end, though, reading someone's thoughts can be a charming experience, especially if they are the thoughts of a loved one.
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