A warm, accessible, step-by-step guide to creating precious personal histories from the memories of older people, by the best-selling author of Hang Time and his sister, journalist D. G. Fulford.
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A warm, accessible, step-by-step guide to creating precious personal histories from the memories of older people, by the best-selling author of Hang Time and his sister, journalist D. G. Fulford.
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A warm, accessible, step-by-step guide to creating precious personal histories from the memories of older people, by the best-selling author of Hang Time and his sister, journalist D. G. Fulford.
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Bob Greene is an exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer specializing in fitness, metabolism, and weight loss. He has been a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show. He is also a contributing writer and editor for O, The Oprah Magazine, and writes on health and fitness for Oprah.com. Greene is the bestselling author of Get With the Program!, The Get With the Program! Guide to Good Eating, The Get With the Program! Daily Journal, and The Get With the Program! Guide to Fast Food and Family Restaurants.
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76 of 79 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
I bought this book for my Father in November for a Christmas gift but gave it to him as soon as I received it. and he got busy right away on his computer and wrote a 13 page history of his life. He passed away December 29th. My gift for him turned into a gift for me, my siblings and others.I can't express my appreciation for this book!
46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
This is a great book with wonderful, thought provoking questions, but beware, there is no space in this book to write responses. Ideal if you will be writing in a separate journal or tape recording answers. I was disappointed with the layout, as I wanted the receipient to be able to write directly into the book.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
If you are really serious about writing your own story about your life and are willing to answer the questions in an honest and direct way this book is for you! My Dad and I are both using this book to write a two generation family life story. The questions in this book bring back many memories, some good and some painful but it helps to write it all out. I have not found a book that is as easy to work with. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is interested in remembering the past and preserving it for their children and future family members.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Thought provoking
The questions give you things to think about that I never would have thought of. I can't wait until my teenage grandchildren visit this summer so we can get started writing my... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Sheddy Reese
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Pass it On
We gave this to my father in law to record his memories. We look forward to sharing his stories with our son, so he will know his grandfather and his family history. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kirbymama
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Start Making History Today
This book is a beautifully crafted set of questions designed to tweak memories of ordinary things, the stuff of which our daily lives are made. Read more
Published 6 months ago by MsLib
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Memories
Not only will this be a book enjoyed by those who read it, but the one filling in the blanks will find surprises and memories of days gone by,,,,,,it opens up your past and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by rgworrie
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To Our Children's Children
This book came in mint condition. Also, it got to our house in just a few days from the time I ordered it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by William L. Bray
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To Our Childrens Children
The book is very helpful with good ideas (or prompts) to get you started in writing a journal of your life, which will be handed down to your children and their children.
Published 21 months ago by Carole I. Crandall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
This is the most amazing gift you can give someone. I gave this to my mom years and years ago, and she finally got around to taking the time to go through the book and answer most... Read more
Published on April 16, 2011 by World Citizen
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valuable resource
I co-facilitate a workshop designed to help senior citizens write their life stories. This is an invaluable resource for us. Read more
Published on September 17, 2010 by Music Lover
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To Our Children's Children: Preserving Family Histories for...
In 2003 a genealogy friend of mine loaned me her copy of this book. It is a great book, has a lot of questions for interviewing family members about their memories. Read more
Published on September 11, 2010 by muffin
5.0 out of 5 stars
A true life saver
A few years back, my wife and I got this book for each of our parents. My father, who had never talked about his childhood or wartime experiences wound up writing his whole life... Read more
Published on May 8, 2010 by J. Combs
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