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Why privacy is a top commandment at Modern Heirloom Books
At Modern Heirloom Books, privacy is sacred. Learn why we never share clients’ stories publicly—and how discretion builds trust and honors every legacy.
The emotional work of finishing a family history book
Finishing a family history book can feel like saying goodbye. Learn why it’s so hard to end—and how completing the story can become its own act of love.
Missing a loved one this holiday season?
Dawn Roode offers up four suggestions for further reading (and listening) for anyone who, like her, is missing a friend or family member during the holidays.
The case for classic design
A book that captures your legacy should be designed with longevity in mind, so it remains engaging and accessible for generations. It should be beautiful, too.
“Who listens to you?”
We are a world of talkers, but what we need is to listen, and to be listened to. Find inspiration from author Kate Murphy and personal historian Dawn Roode.
“People still buy handmade shoes.”
As AI gets better and more accessible, will there still be a need for in-person story sharing services offered by personal biographers and historians? Yes!
Hello, it’s me—the person behind the brand
Modern Heirloom Books is a business, of course, but it’s a business defined by one person’s mission, expertise, and passion—and I’m pleased to meet you!
All five-star reviews for Modern Heirloom Books!
What better way to scope out if a personal historian is a good fit for you than to hear about others’ experiences, in their own words? I am humbled and proud.
Dawn Roode’s curated roundup for the week of Sept. 23, 2026, is overflowing with recent reads on memoir, life story writing, and family history preservation.