This Week in Personal History... June 27, 2017

Weekly roundup of blogs & news stories of interest to personal historians, memory keepers, and life storytellers curated by Dawn Roode. Comment, share, contribute!

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeJune 27, 2017personal history blogs, memory keeping articlesComment

“Stories are everything.”

Two major benefits of stories & story sharing are bringing genealogy to life, and helping us feel connected to the past. Learn why experts value stories so much.

family history, why tell your stories?Dawn M. RoodeJune 7, 2017value of creating a family narrative, storytelling for healing grief, family stories and genealogy Comment

9 reasons why your adoption journey is worth preserving

Nine reasons why preserving your family’s story in an Adoption Journey book is a worthwhile investment, including making it part of your Gotcha Day celebration.

book ideas & inspiration, why tell your stories?, family historyDawn M. RoodeMay 31, 2017how to preserve your family's adoption journey in a book, adoption story book, adoption journeyComment

Who will tell your life story?

No one will tell your life stories but you. Start small by saving family photos & preserving stories so you create a lasting, meaningful legacy, one step at a time.

memoir & writing, book ideas & inspiration, why tell your stories?Dawn M. RoodeMay 15, 2017personal history month, preserving family stories, recording memories for future generations, family memory keeper, essential reading Comment

The healing power of remembrance

Allison Gilbert, Soledad O'Brien, and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., talk about the power of remembrance in the face of grief, & why family story sharing is healing.

remember lost loved ones, why tell your stories?Dawn M. RoodeMay 4, 2017healing power of remembrance, dealing with grief, story sharing in memory of the dead Comments

Notes from a funeral

Reflections from a funeral on remembrance & grief: sharing memories about lost loved ones to heal—and why we don't honor our families through story sharing now.

remember lost loved ones, why tell your stories?Dawn M. RoodeApril 27, 2017sharing stories about lost loved ones, creating a family legacy through storytelling, healing grief through remembranceComment

Special Ideas for Special Moms: More Unique Mother's Day Book Ideas

Unique Mother's Day gift ideas for expecting moms, moms of multiples, and adoptive mothers—books that celebrate mothers with words and pictures, story and style.

gift ideas, book ideas & inspirationDawn M. RoodeMarch 14, 2017mothers day ideas, tribute book ideas for mother, remembering my mother, memory book for twins, milestone book for pregnant mother, how to preserve adoption story in bookComment

The best Mother’s Day gift ever: memories

The best Mother's Day gift is the one Mom really wants: Memories! Ideas for bringing mom's memories to life in a most unique heirloom book she will always cherish.