LifeStories, Personal History and Family History Books

What is a Life Story?

A life story is more than
genealogy, more than the names,
dates and places listed on a family
tree. A life story -- or personal history --
tells the stories behind those facts and
brings a family tree to life. By telling
our stories now, we allow future
generations to discover their ancestors’
personalities, experiences and wisdom.
It is a record that ensures your life --
and experiences -- will not be forgotten.

It can include:

... a spectrum of an individual's life, or a memoir focusing on a particular
event or period of time

...a family history bringing
ancestors to life through the stories behind the statistics on a family tree

...a history of a community, organization or group as told through the stories
of the people involved