MemorialsLife stories
How to collect memories from family for a memorial or a life story
Everyone remembers a person differently. Here is how to gather stories, photos and details from relatives and friends without making it a burden.
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Simple guides to old family photos, life stories, memorial pages, resumes and personal websites.
Life stories
How to turn a life story into a printed book
A printed life story makes a lasting family gift. Here is how to organize the chapters, choose photos, pick a size and get a small number of copies printed.
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Life stories
How to write your own life story when you don't think you're a writer
You don't need to be a writer to write your life story. Start with small memories, write the way you talk, and let the book build itself one chapter at a time.
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Life storiesFamily history
How to record a parent's life story, one conversation at a time
You don't need a big project to save a parent's memories. Short, regular conversations with a phone recorder and a few good questions are enough.
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Life storiesFamily history
Questions to ask your parents and grandparents about their lives
Good questions open up stories people have never told. Here are simple questions about childhood, work, love and hard times, with tips for asking them.
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