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Americans regret not recording stories of their loved ones—don’t be one of them.
Americans regret not recording stories of their loved ones—don’t be one of them.

Recording loved ones' stories is important to most Americans, and yet not even half of us have done so. Here, resources to make memory-keeping easier.

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dawn's musings, why tell your stories?Dawn M. RoodeJune 6, 2022recording family history, recording memories for future generations, what to ask grandparents before they dieComment
Life Story Links: May 31, 2022
Life Story Links: May 31, 2022

This week's roundup by personal historian Dawn Roode includes inspiring first person reads, memoir news, and pieces on the intersection of life and story.

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curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeMay 31, 2022first person storytelling, life story writingComment
On the ever-changing nature of our stories: In conversation with Rachael Cerrotti
On the ever-changing nature of our stories: In conversation with Rachael Cerrotti

Our memories are anything but fixed—and when stories are passed down to a new generation, their malleability, their meaning, and their impact change, too.

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family history, why tell your stories?, dawn's musingsDawn M. RoodeMay 22, 2022the malleability of memory, inherited trauma, family legacy, Holocaust testimonyComment
Life Story Links: May 17, 2022
Life Story Links: May 17, 2022

For memoirists: Writing tips and inspiring first-person reads. For family historians: heirloom books themes and photo stories. This week's curated reading list.

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curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeMay 16, 2022Comment
10 Heirloom book ideas to preserve your family history
10 Heirloom book ideas to preserve your family history

From life story books to a family history collection, from travel journals to heritage cookbooks, our founder lists 10 of her favorite heirloom book themes.

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book ideas & inspirationDawn M. RoodeMay 11, 2022family history books, choosing themes for your life story book, heritage cookbooks, heirloom book ideas, life story book themesComment
Life Story Links: May 3, 2022
Life Story Links: May 3, 2022

This week's curated reading list is heavy on quality articles to help you tell your stories well plus inspiring first-person reads and interesting legacy takes.

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curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeMay 3, 2022how to tell a story, what is legacy, memories in web3Comment
Double the fun: Interviewing Grandma & Grandpa together
Double the fun: Interviewing Grandma & Grandpa together

Sitting both of your grandparents down together for a family storytelling session can be fun—but it’ll yield the best results if you follow these simple tips.

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family historyDawn M. RoodeApril 25, 2022intergenerational storytelling, oral history interviews, family history interviews, family interviews, interview your parentsComment
Life Story Links: April 19, 2022
Life Story Links: April 19, 2022

If you're into family history, memoir, and memory-keeping, you'll want to check out this week's list of stories hand-picked by personal historian Dawn Roode.

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curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeApril 19, 2022personal history, family history in the news, recent memoirComment
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“We listen with different ears when we can feel and believe that a story is true.” ⁠
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—quote from The Moth's latest book, which I highly recommend, called "How to Tell a Story"
Does keeping up with posting on social media ever feel burdensome to you? Personally, I don't share much of my daily life on Facebook or Insta. Some stories here and there, sure. But I mostly keep up this account for my business, which is as personal
For my newest followers, allow me to introduce myself...⁠
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Personally, I believe in having an open heart, and feel most alive when connecting with other people. I value long pauses and white space, story sharing and marginalia. I’m an ou
An instance when a slightly blurry photo is worth keeping! The littlest one here is me, while my two older cousins and my grandparents' dog, Shep, don dime store birthday hats behind me. This snapshot makes me feel, it makes me remember, it makes me
Every season of our life brings new opportunities to reflect. Remember: You don't have to be "old" to want to create a record of the life you have lived.⁠
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“Writing is a powerful search mechanism, and one of its satisfactions i
Your mom has stories...do you know them? I'm talking about the stories that make her HER, not just your MOM...⁠
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If you'd like to gift your mom with personal history storytelling sessions with me, a generous and interested listener, I'd be hon
 

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