Packages are based on how many hours you (and/or other loved ones) are interviewed and how many photos are included. Additional photos may be purchased: a set of 5 additional captioned photos costs $50. Additional photos may be purchased: a set of 5 additional captioned photos costs $50.

The content is entirely your decision, you can discuss any topics you wish during your interview time. Some popular types of books:

 

Write a Memoir (for yourself OR buy for a loved one or colleague)

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• This is a traditional memoir and generally, you'll speak about your favorite memories.This is an excellent opportunity to leave an ethical will for the next generation. To give a small sample of content, we will discuss your family background, what you were like as a child, how your parents met, if you were close to any pets, what you remember about big benchmark events, how you feel about politics, your thoughts on religion... the list goes on and on, and we will only discuss topics the client chooses.After the interviews are done, you may edit the transcript, so the content of the books is completely in your control.

• Photos and any scannable mementos may be included, as well as a dedication, a family tree, a timeline of events, and recipes.

• A friend or family member of the client may also be interviewed to chime in with additional stories.

• All books may include a Family Tree and Timeline of Events. You write them out and we design them nicely into the book.

• A gift certificate for a memoir makes a great birthday present, retirement present, anniversary present or graduation present.

• Click here to view the Welcome Packet for Memoirs to see a typical list of questions asked and browse all of the customization options.

Create A Tribute Book About Someone

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• The person being discussed is not interviewed directly, but is spoken about by one or more people.
  • Perfect surprise present for birthdays, retirement, anniversaries or graduation.
  • Lovely remembrance books for people who have passed.

• Buy as much interview time as you need and divide it up as you please, if multiple people are being interviewed. All interviewees must be interviewed for a minimum of 30 minutes.

• All books may include a Family Tree and Timeline of Events. You write them out and we design them nicely into the book.

• If you would like to honor two people who are deeply connected (for example, your parents or grandparents) you may do so in a single book.

• Click here to view the Tribute Book Welcome Packet to see a typical list of questions asked and see all of the customization options.

Military History

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• You can go into as much detail as you wish about your time in the service and focus on whatever is important to you. You may discuss only your experiences in the military, or you may talk about your motivation for joining the service. If you have photos or anything scannable (letters home, deployment notices, etc.) we can include those, as well.

• You might choose to include life lessons from your experiences or family history, which adds a wonderfully meaningful and personalized touch to your book.

• A Timeline of Events is especially helpful in these books. You write it out and we will design it nicely into the book.

• Click here to view the Welcome Packet to see a typical list of questions asked and browse all of the customization options. We use the typical Memoir Welcome Packet for these books because many clients wish to include some of their family background and life lessons to pad out their military stories. Other clients only discuss their reasons for going into the military and their experiences, which also makes for a fantastic book.

Relationship Focus

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• Celebrate your relationship with a Life History Book about your life together. Talk about how you met, what the big events have been in your life, and what you love most about each other. Do you have any pet peeves? Any nicknames for each other? Record the story of how you fell in love and how your relationship has grown through the years.

• If you would like to include family background and personal experiences shaping you that happened before you met, as well as pass on advice, that rounds out the book beautifully.

• All books may include a Family Tree and Timeline of Events. You write them out and we design them nicely into the book.

• Perfect anniversary or wedding presents. We have a gorgeous gift certificate package that can be delivered.

• Click here to view the Welcome Packet to see a typical list of questions asked and browse all of the customization options. We use the typical Welcome Packet for these books because many clients wish to include some of their family background and life lessons.

Reminisce About an Adventure/ Experience

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• Have you done something extraordinary? Ran a marathon, raced a horse, gone on a fantastic vacation, flipped a house, climbed a mountain? Record the story of how you prepared for the experience, what motivated you to do it, and talk about your memories through the course of the adventure.

• If you would like to include your personal background that shaped you before this adventure, as well as pass on advice and discuss lessons learned, that rounds out the book beautifully.

• A Timeline of Events is especially helpful with these books. You write it out and we design it nicely into the book.

• Know someone who deserves one of these books? We have a gorgeous gift certificate package that can be delivered.

• Click here to view the Welcome Packet to see a typical list of questions asked and browse all of the customization options. We use the typical Welcome Packet for these books because many clients wish to include some of their personal background and life lessons.

Baby Book

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• Record your pregnancy story and/or your baby's first experiences.

• You might choose to include life lessons from your experiences or family history for your child to have later on, which adds a wonderfully meaningful and personalized touch to your book.

• A Baby Book may be done with any of our packages.

• Click here to see much more information about Life History Baby Books.

• Click here to view the Baby Book Welcome Packet to see a typical list of questions asked and see all of the customization options.

Adoption Story

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• Adoption Story Life History Books are an opportunity for families with one or more adopted children to easily put their stories down in gorgeous, archival books.

• Your book includes whatever information you choose - it can range from a recap of the adoption process to a full Life Book for the child. You choose your book's title, so the words "Adoption Story" will only appear on your book's cover if you choose it as your title.

• An Adoption Story may be done with any of our packages.

• Click here to see much more information about Adoption Story Life History Books.

• Click here to view the Adoption Story Welcome Packet to see a typical list of questions asked and see all of the customization options.

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