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The power of sharing family stories
Sharing family stories keeps memories alive. Discover how to extend your loved one’s legacy—and meaningful ways to share your finished book.
How to find their stories when they’re no longer here
Learn how to preserve family stories when firsthand voices are gone. Use archives, photos, and context to honor loved ones and keep memories alive.
How will you be remembered?
Have you ever thought that your most valuable assets are intangible? Your legacy is more than the financial security you leave behind—it’s your life’s story.
How can I write about my life when I am still living it?
The three most common excuses I hear for not writing about your life “yet,” and how—and why—to overcome them. It’s not too soon for your memoir, I promise.
Should I hire a professional biographer?
My biased opinion: Working with a professional biographer can be one of the most meaningful investments you’ll ever make. Here are a few reasons why.
“I’m scared.”
Are you nervous about undertaking a life story project? Working with a personal historian or memoir coach can help alleviate many of the most common fears.
What do you wish you had asked them?
“I wish I knew why Mom moved to New York when she was just 16.” “I wish Papa told me how he makes his Sunday sauce.” Don’t wish for stories; ask for them.
No readers, no matter—your life story benefits YOU
Walking down memory lane can be fun, but writing about your life has big benefits beyond that, including making meaning out of your lived experience.
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.