7 Reasons to honor your engaged daughter with an heirloom book

Before she walks down the aisle, give her the gift of memories, wisdom & love bound in a luxurious heirloom book—the most unique wedding gift for your daughter.

weddingDawn M. RoodeJuly 28, 2018unique gift ideas for bride to be, engaged daughter, mother of the brideComment

Life Story Links: Blog Roundup, July 10, 2018

Managing memories post-divorce, during a move & after war; sharing stories for the next generation—and your own reflective journey; plus more memoir-ish links.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeJuly 10, 2018burying bad memories, preserving the past for the next generationComment

100-percent listening

Humans of New York creator reveals his insights on why people open up—and it’s not the questions. How being 100 percent present invites honest storytelling.

the art of listening, reviewsDawn M. RoodeJune 30, 2018humans of new york review, brandon stanton interview techniques, the power of listening Comments

Life Story Links: Blog Roundup, June 26, 2018

Icons of interviewing Studs Terkel and Brandon Stanton, unconventional memoirs, Stonewall memorabilia, plus tips on telling the whole truth in your own memoir.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeJune 26, 2018writing memoir, the power of biography, interviewing techniquesComment

Life Story Links: Blog Roundup, May 15, 2018

Mining letters, journals, and homes for life story material; the latest personal history-themed podcasts; plus family history help & a memoir writing contest.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeMay 16, 2018personal history blogs, memory keeping articles, preserving family memories, writing biography Comment

The plague of procrastination

Ignoring your instinct to preserve your family stories can be an expensive trade-off. And most of us know this—so we do we wait? The perils of procrastination.

why tell your stories?, family historyDawn M. RoodeMay 8, 2018preserve family history before it's too late, perils of procrastination, why we wait to tell our stories Comment

Life Story Links: Blog Roundup, May 1, 2018

You want help writing your memoir—who do you search for? Plus, history brought to life through oral testimony, and time travel through old photos & beloved stuff.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeMay 1, 2018personal history blogs, memory keeping articles, preserving family memories, writing biographyComment

Your life story—or life stories?

Why write your life story when telling your life stories is likely to be more compelling? Thoughts on memoir, biography & the power of first-person narrative.

memoir & writingDawn M. RoodeApril 27, 2018difference between memoir and autobiography, power of first-person storytelling, mosaic life stories, essential reading, writing tipsComment