
How it Works
Effortless Storytelling, Beautifully Crafted
We make it easy for anyone to create a beautiful book that captures the memories and moments that matter most.
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A simple, guided process
From the first question to the final book, our simple process helps you create a keepsake that’s truly one-of-a-kind.
Choose Your Book Theme
Select the perfect theme for their story
Whether it’s preserving cherished memories, celebrating a couple’s journey, or documenting new parenthood, we have a book theme that fits every story.
Receive and Manage Story Prompts
Effortless prompt delivery and management.
For a full year, we’ll send thoughtful questions regularly, guiding your loved one to share their experiences at a pace that suits them. Our platform makes it easy to receive, edit, or even create your own prompts!
- Customizable Frequency: Set the pace—weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or all at once!
- Easy Navigation: Access and manage prompts through a clean, organized interface.
- Prompt Notifications: Stay informed with updates and prompt reminders.
- Voice-to-Text Option: Easily narrate and capture stories with our voice-to-text feature.
Personalize and Review
Customize the story, your way.
Edit responses, add photos, and even create your own questions to ensure the final book reflects their unique life.
- Multiple Editors: Share access with family members or friends.
- Real-Time Notifications: Get updates when your loved one responds.
- Collaborative Editing: Multiple people can review and edit the content.
Choose a Beautiful Cover
Design a book that’s as special as the stories inside.
Pick from a variety of cover designs that complement the theme and content of your book, making it a keepsake to treasure.
- Edit Colors: Choose from a palette of colors and themes
- Choose Fonts: Select from different font styles for the cover text.
- Imagery: Some covers allow for a custom photo, or select from pre-designed imagery
Print and Cherish
A beautiful keepsake, delivered to your door.
Once completed, their stories are printed in a high-quality book, ready to be shared and enjoyed by family and future generations.
- Order Additional Copies: Easily order extra copies for other family members.
- Multiple Delivery Options: Send the finished book to multiple addresses.
- International Shipping: Free Book shipping, delivered worldwide.
Have a Question?
If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for here, ask our Support Team, or contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Who’s My Life in a Book?
We're so glad you asked! My Life in a Book is a guided storytelling platform that helps people create meaningful hardcover books through thoughtful questions. Whether you're preserving family memories or exploring personal growth, our prompt-based programs make it easy to transform life stories into beautiful keepsakes.
What kind of questions do you have?
We’ve crafted thousands of thoughtful questions, covering everything from childhood memories to life lessons. Each account starts with 52 pre-selected questions—perfect for a year of storytelling—but you can swap any question using our extensive library or even add your own to make it truly personal. You can explore a range of questions for each book type using our shuffling tool using this link.
Can I choose the questions?
Yes! You can handpick the questions that mean the most to you, ensuring every story feels personal and true to you and your gift recipient.
Can I add my own questions?
Absolutely! You’re welcome to add your own questions to make the experience even more personal.
Which languages are available for your books?
We offer question sets in a variety of languages, including English, French, Spanish,
Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, German, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, and
Portuguese.
How much does it cost?
Pricing starts at $79 for a one-year Story Prompt Program which includes one full-color keepsake book.
Can I order additional copies after the initial purchase?
Yes, you can order extra copies of your book at any time. Each extra copy costs $30.
Where do you ship to?
We ship worldwide! Shipping is free for customers in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, as well as all countries in the European Union. For other countries, a shipping fee per package applies, ranging from $5 to $15, depending on the destination.
Hear it from our Customers
My children gave me this as a Xmas present. Brilliant idea! They wanted my life story before I forget it all!!! I have really enjoyed writing it!
Your customer service has been incredible ! So prompt and kind and helpful. Thank you for helping make a very special birthday gift come to life.
I’ve procrastinated for years about writing about my life. I received this wonderful opportunity from my son-in-law as a gift. I love that it gives me a question or topic to address. It’s reflective for me and encourages me to look back and share about my life experiences. I’ve had a wonderful life as a nurse, pastors wife, mother, missionary and a business owner. Such a wonderful life!
Thank you for developing a wonderful platform to gather and share my thoughts.
The website is easy to use and easy to uplift photos.
However, the reason for not giving 5 stars is that there was only the option to uplift one photo. I see that on the new version it is possible.
I loved the experience
Not only is it a lasting memory for my family but a chance for me to do some reflecting of my experiences as a youth growing up.
It's also an opportunity to get out the old scrapbooks and photo albums and relive those times.
Rather than leaving a bunch of random pictures, I can keep and pass on just meaningful moments captured in time for my decendants to enjoy.
My daughter gifted me this for my birthday in July and I love the concept. I look forward to the weekly question and figuring out how to answer. Having the option to purchase more books is a plus also. Definitely looking forward to the final book and being able to share my life story with my children.
I contacted the Support Team on a few occasions and each time they sorted out my issues with efficiency and competence. First class service.
I positive suggestion l make is that when going through the questions for the first time it would be useful to have them numbered. My experience
This was given to me as a gift and I never thought I would like to write, but it has proved to be a great tool to get my memories down for future generations. Especially my daughters. I would have loved to read this from my own parents. The site it simple to use and if you want to add your own questions or miss a question that is no problem. You can take your time in answering them which is great. Looking forward to finishing mine to see the printed result. :-)
Being prompted weekly with potential questions is very helpful. The recent improvement of being able to add multiple photos is excellent. The system works well especially the automatic save facility which ensures work is not lost. I’m still not sure if there is a maximum number of words because I cannot see this anywhere. So far it has been an enjoyable experience.
It is a wonderful way to preserve memories and pass them down to family. It is easy to use and my elderly dad (in his 90s) enjoyed the experience.
My daughter gifted me this for my birthday in April this year.
I found some of the early questions difficult to answer as both my parents have passed away and my memories only start from about age three.
One thing I am pleased about is that I can skip questions or tweak them to how I want to respond.
I have noticed as the weeks progress I am reminiscing more and remembering long forgotten memories from my younger years.
This book will be a very special gift for future generations to cherish when I am gone.
I love the whole concept of "my life in a book" I always wanted something for my kids and grandkids to look at and remember their mother and grandmother and her stories. Since not everybody is an author this concept is the perfect way to get everything of concern and importance gathered up. The questions help to not forget any parts. I also love the picture option and the many different templets to choose from. This is a great business idea that I support and recommend to anybody. I gave "my life in a book" as a gift to my in-laws, then to my husband and now I am doing it myself.
1-year Story Prompt Program
Uncover memories with simple, thoughtful questions
Our 1-Year Story Prompt Program is designed to make capturing your loved one's stories simple, meaningful, and personalized.
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Weekly Questions
Receive an inspiring question each week, guiding your loved one to share their most meaningful memories.
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Flexible Cadence
Choose how often you receive questions—one a week, two per week, or even one per month—whatever suits your loved one best.
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Personalize Every Story
Easily edit any prompts to suit your loved one’s unique experiences, or create your own questions from scratch.
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Preserving MemoriesWhat was your favorite childhood memory?Childhood
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Preserving MemoriesDid you have siblings? How was your relationship?Childhood
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Preserving MemoriesWho were your childhood friends and adventures?Childhood
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Preserving MemoriesWhat was your favorite toy growing up?Childhood
Sample book
Take a peek inside
See how each chapter unfolds a life well-lived, preserved in a keepsake that will be cherished for generations.
Peace of Mind Money-Back Guarantee
If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with your book, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. Your happiness is our priority—if you’re not thrilled with your book, we’ll make it right.
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Start crafting Their story today
Whether it’s a memoir, a family history, or a special tribute, find the style that best suits your loved one.
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Superior Quality
Up to 500 pages of quality printing
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Easy Storytelling
Voice-to-text transcription available
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Make it uniquely yours
Unique, customizable cover options
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Peace of Mind Guarantee
30 day money-back guarantee