Preserving Memories
Preserving Memories
Give Your Parents the Joy of Sharing Their Life Story with Future Generations.
Preserving Memories
Preserving Memories
Give Your Parents the Joy of Sharing Their Life Story with Future Generations.
- Weekly guided questions that make it easy for your parent to share memories
- Voice-to-text feature - perfect for parents who prefer speaking to writing
- 1 premium, full-color family keepsake book in A5 format (5.83" × 8.27")
- Up to 500 pages of high-quality, easy-to-read print
- 40 beautiful cover designs to match your parent's style
Description
Description
A Gift That Begins the Moment You Give It.
1. Your parent or grandparent receives a thoughtful announcement on your chosen date (perfect for birthdays, holidays, or special occasions!) that their life story will be preserved in a beautiful way.
2. Each week, they receive a gentle question that helps them share their memories, wisdom, and family stories. From cherished traditions to life lessons, every question is designed to bring out meaningful memories.
3. The magic happens weekly - their stories are shared with you and other family members through email, creating precious moments of connection and discovery. Many families tell us these weekly stories become treasured moments of learning about their parent's life.
4. When all stories are collected, we'll transform their memories into a beautiful printed book - a priceless family keepsake to be passed down through generations.
Give them the joy of sharing their life story while giving your family the gift of preserved memories.
"This was truly one of the best gifts I have ever received, and I am grateful for the opportunity to leave this to my children and grandchildren."
Capture a Lifetime of Wisdom and Memories
Cherish memories of your loved ones in a way that will be treasured for generations.

Celebrate Their Journey
From childhood adventures to life’s biggest milestones, this book becomes a living testament to the rich and diverse experiences that have shaped your loved one’s life.
Gather Timeless Wisdom
Capture the insights, advice, and life lessons that only they can offer. This book allows you to collect and share the wisdom that your loved ones have accumulated over the years

Share Stories that Matter
Preserving their stories keeps their memory alive and brings joy and clarity. Hold onto the moments that brought laughter and warmth, keeping their spirit close to your heart.
Generational Connection
Reflecting on their journey not only bridges generations, it keeps their mind active and their heart engaged. Connect with loved ones while finding deeper fulfillment.
Key Features
Why They’ll Love it
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High-Quality Printing
Up to 500 pages of durable, premium-quality print that ensures their story stands the test of time.
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1-Year Prompt Program
Receive personalized prompts to help them share their most meaningful memories and experiences.
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Full Customization
Add photos, captions, and personal touches to make the book truly theirs.
Personalized Covers
Choose from a variety of unique cover designs and customize it to reflect their personality.
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.
How it works
Capturing Memories Made Easy
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Step 1
Simple Gifting
Just add their email and gift delivery date in your cart - that's it! We'll handle everything else.
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Step 2
Receive Weekly Story Prompts
Your parent or grandparent gets gentle weekly questions, making it easy and enjoyable to share their memories and photos at their own pace.
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Step 3
Watch Their Story Unfold
As they share their stories (which you'll receive in your own email address), we carefully preserve each memory.
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Step 4
Create Their Legacy
We transform their precious memories into a beautifully crafted book, choosing from 40 cover designs to create the perfect family keepsake.
Effortless Storytelling with Voice-to-Text
For those who prefer speaking over typing, simply speak, and we'll do the rest—keeping every story authentic and true to voice.
1-year Story Prompt Program
Uncover memories with simple, thoughtful questions
Our 1-Year Story Prompt Program delivers weekly, flexible prompts that make capturing your loved one's stories simple, meaningful, and fully customizable.
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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
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Discover Stories from Our Community
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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. ”
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“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 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.

Bring Their Stories to Life with an Audiobook
With just a short audio clip, we can create a full narration of their book – in their own voice!
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.
Can both parents contribute to the same book?
Yes! You can select the "Add another author" option during checkout, which allows both parents or multiple contributors to write in the same book.
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.
What if I want to give the story prompt program in person?
We offer beautiful printable gift card options that you can download and print at home. These are included in the confirmation email sent after your purchase, so you can present the gift in person on Christmas Day, along with the gift email.
Can I edit my gift message before it’s sent on Christmas Day?
Yes, you can edit your gift message at any time before the scheduled delivery date.
How do I select a different language?
After your purchase is complete, you can select a different language in the account settings. This allows you to customize the story prompt program to your preferred language.
Will I be notified when the gift email is sent?
Yes, you’ll receive a confirmation email as soon as the gift email is sent to the recipient.
Can I purchase the audiobook later?
Yes, you can add the audiobook option when the book is complete.
What happens if my gift recipient doesn’t want to participate or isn’t happy with the gift?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee with no questions asked. If your recipient doesn’t want to participate, we’ll issue a full refund immediately.
Do I provide my shipping address now?
No, you’ll provide the shipping address when the book is ready to be printed.
When do I choose the cover?
You can select the cover when the book is ready to be printed at the end of the story prompt program.
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