Life Story Links: February 18, 2020

Vivian Gornick's book recommendations and Dani Shapiro's podcast; finding meaning in our—and our parents'—memories; capturing stories in words and pictures.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeFebruary 17, 2020personal history, writing from memories, intergenerational storytellingComment

A gift to myself on my 50th birthday

As I turn 50, I have one wish: For those who knew my mother to share with me stories of her life, and for those who didn't, to share a remembrance with loved ones.

remember lost loved ones, dawn's musingsDawn M. RoodeFebruary 10, 2020healing power of remembrance, healing grief through remembrance, story sharing in memory of the deadComment

Life Story Links: February 4, 2020

A wealth of good reading on topics including Holocaust remembrance, telling our own stories, and bearing witness to the stories of others.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeFebruary 4, 2020Holocaust testimony, life story writing, the power of listening, narrative identityComment

4 easy ways to find your way into life story writing

When the idea of telling your life story is intimidating, write your way in, one memory at a time. These tactics will help you finally get that memoir started.

memoir & writingDawn M. RoodeJanuary 27, 2020journal writing, life story writing prompts, writing from memories, writing tips, autobiographical writing prompts, course resourcesComment

Life Story Links: January 21, 2020

For those who value memoir and life story writing, here are some recent recommended reads on leaving lasting legacies, and discovering our stories as we go.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeJanuary 21, 2020digital story sharingComment

“The most important unknown story of the Holocaust”

A brave group of Jews secretly chronicled their daily existence in the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust. Only one who knew where the archive was buried survived.

why tell your stories?, curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeJanuary 13, 2020Holocaust testimony, Who Will Write Our History, film reviewComment

Life Story Links: January 6, 2020

The healing value of storytelling, how memories may be magnified during holidays, plus more delicious food memories and time travel, family history–style.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeJanuary 6, 2020food memories, family history stories, healing power of remembranceComment

Two New Year’s resolutions worth making—and keeping

Imagine New Years resolutions you actually want to keep—we've got two that are not only easy to stick to, but that will make you and your loved ones happier.

family history, photo legacy, the art of listeningDawn M. RoodeDecember 29, 2019curating family photos, meaningful conversation, the power of connectionComment