Celebrate your loved one’s legacy

Uncover their greatest memories, one story at a time.

Gift your loved one a year of inspiring prompts to help them tell a lifetime of stories — all compiled into a gorgeous keepsake book to share for generations.

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How it works

  • Step 1

    We’ll ask you a question or two.

    Once a week, we’ll ask your loved one a question about their life via email. If email is tricky for them we have an option so it can be done on their behalf.

  • Step 2

    Take a stroll down memory lane.

    When your loved one replies with a story & perhaps a photo, we’ll share it with you. We now have a voice-to-text feature as well for those who prefer speaking over typing.

  • Step 3

    Choose a book cover you love.

    Choose from one of our many wonderful book themes, which provide you with an easy-to-edit template.

  • Step 4

    Share in the magical gift of every Story.

    When they’re ready, we’ll print their stories in a beautiful keepsake book that you can pass down for generations.

What makes our books so special?

We lead the industry in premium materials that make your book last and allow you to pass down your precious memories for generations.

THICKER,
DURABLE PAPER

PREMIUM FULL
COLOR PRINTING

TOP-OF-THE-LINE
FINISH

BACKED BY EXCEPTIONAL
CUSTOMER SERVICE

Wonderfully unique designs that are fully customisable.

Choose your own title. Customize your book template with different colors and add in your own photos.

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UNIQUE, CUSTOMIZABLE COVERS
30 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
VOICE-TO-TEXT TRANSCRIPTION
HIGH QUALITY PRINT
UNIQUE, CUSTOMIZABLE COVERS
30 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
VOICE-TO-TEXT TRANSCRIPTION
HIGH QUALITY PRINT
UNIQUE, CUSTOMIZABLE COVERS
30 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
VOICE-TO-TEXT TRANSCRIPTION
HIGH QUALITY PRINT
UNIQUE, CUSTOMIZABLE COVERS
30 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
VOICE-TO-TEXT TRANSCRIPTION
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Each My Life in a Book subscription includes

  • 1-year Story Prompt Program
  • 1 premium, full-color book in A5 format (5.83” × 8.27”)
  • Up to 500 pages of durable, quality print
  • 10 unique, customizable cover options
  • Voice-to-text transcription available
  • 30 day money-back guarantee

From $79

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Here’s what everyone is saying about us.

  • “This was gifted by my daughter and is definitely worth the time. What I got in the end is simply stunning. The book itself was lovely, and it was wonderful to be able to share stories with my daughter that I had never told her before.”

    - Francine

  • “I ordered for my father, and he enjoys answering the questions and building a book to leave us kids. It’s one of the best presents I’ve ever given him. I highly recommend this to all those adult children looking for a special gift for their older family members.”

    - Walter

  • “I had an outstanding experience with this company! Their system is incredibly user-friendly, making it easy for anyone to write a book. The final product looks amazing, and I am thrilled to be able to give such a special gift. ”

    - Harry

  • “My daughter purchased this for me for Christmas. I’ve enjoyed reminiscing about so many things in my life. I had forgotten many special days & times with family that brought me joy & hopefully will bring joy to my daughters and grandchildren when complete.”

    - Ellen

Hear their stories come to life with our audiobook add-on.

Imagine: Your family, generations from now, gathering around to listen to your loved one’s history… read aloud in their own voice! Share among friends and family, and recreate the warmth of listening to them tell their story in a way only they can.

Using a short audio-clip sample from your loved one and our state of art voice-processing technology, we generate a full narration of their book, in their own voice!

  • Listen & share on-the-go
  • Beautifully immersive
  • Engaging for kids & adults alike
  • Recreate the magic of hearing them tell their stories in person
  • Share their unique warmth, humor, and presence with future generations

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What our wonderful customers say about us

Our Passion? Strengthening Family Bonds With the Power of Story

Our story starts in a way you’re probably familiar with. When our founder realized that – despite seeing his mother every weekend – he’d never talked to her in-depth about her life story, he knew he needed a way to capture her history for generations to come. 

Afraid of losing details of her stories, he started sending her questions to answer each week in writing. When he ended up with a precious archive of all her best stories, he decided the best way to properly honor them was in a beautifully printed book that he could pass on throughout his family. 

Years later, we’re helping families worldwide capture their stories in a way that truly lasts.

CELEBRATE YOUR HISTORY

For holidays, birthdays, or just because

Give the Most Meaningful Gift of All.

Stop scrambling to find them a gift they’ll use once and throw away! With a subscription to My Life in a Book, you’ll give them the priceless gift of exploring, sharing, and cherishing forgotten stories that helped shape their life.

GIVE THE GIFT OF LEGACY

Have a Question?

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for here, our support page should have all the info you need to get started.

Where do you ship to? How much does it cost?

We offer worldwide shipping. A large portion of our clientele is based in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. For these countries, the shipping cost is already included in the product price. Customers from other countries will incur a shipping fee of $15 per package

How do I order for different people?

When purchasing books for two (or more) people, you'll need to complete each purchase individually. After finishing the first order, you can then proceed to start a second one for the other person.

Is there any way to get more than one question a week?

The pace is completely customizable! You or your relative could access all the questions at once, or receive one question a week, two per week, or even one per month. Whatever works well for you.

Can you provide some examples of question prompts that you are sending?

Yes, here are five examples of question prompts that can be used:

  • What are your earliest memories?
  • Have you traveled anywhere interesting?
  • Who are the most important people in your life, and why?
  • What are your hobbies and interests?
  • What are your proudest achievements?

These question prompts are just suggestions, and you can customize them to include any questions you would like!

Can answers be edited before the book is printed?

Yes! If you remember something new, or simply want to add or change a previous answer, all answers can be edited by the respondent by logging into their account any time before the book is finalized for printing.

Can I choose what questions will be asked?

Yes, you can decide if you’d like to send our pre-selected list of questions, or you can edit individual questions and create your own.

Can my loved one add photos with their answers?

Yes, every time they’re asked a question, they’ll have the option to add one photo.

Where can I find help if I have other questions?

We’d be happy to help! Feel free to use the chat widget found on our website in the bottom right corner, or visit our Contact Us page to submit your request from our contact form.

If I purchase a subscription as a gift, can I have it delivered on a certain date?

Yes! When you subscribe, we’ll ask you when you’d like your recipient to receive their first email, and you’ll be able to add your own gift message.

If I’m sending stories by email, how do I know they’ll be kept private?

Our top priority is to keep your personal information safe and secure as you embark on your storytelling journey. As both parents and children ourselves, we recognize how critical it is to ensure our family stories are shared only with those we choose to share them with.

That’s why we use SSL encryption, and we do not give any of our employees access to our customer's personal information or stories. When a customer finishes writing, we generate a PDF of their book and share it with our printer, along with a non-disclosure agreement to ensure confidentiality. We take every measure to ensure the protection of our customers' data.