Ready to write your life story or memoir but don't know where to begin?
Looking for a fun activity for your older parents, relatives and friends?
The Life Story Workbook is a wonderful guide to help you recall, organize, express and share what is most important to you about your life. The 278 pages are filled with 20 activity sections and 278 questions on 34 topics with space for responses.
For this eBook version, I highly recommend recording your memories and/or using a nice notebook or journal. There are lots of great free apps you can easily use on your phone. You don’t need any special equipment or skills.
The amazing thing about documenting your life story is that it will exist for many generations to enjoy. So, what may seem trivial or obvious to you now - or stories that you may think everyone has already heard a million times - could be incredibly interesting and valuable to them in the future.
I used this format and questions to help my 82-year-old mother create her life story in 2023: “Toasty Brown Tales.” We had a lot of fun putting it together and I can attest this is a wonderful, meaningful activity to do with an older parent, relative or friend.
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20 Activity Sections with Space for Text & Photos:
--> Memory Brainstorming --> Topic Ideas --> Family --> Friendships --> Education --> Training, Work & Career --> Accomplishments --> Favorite Things --> Most Valuable Possessions --> Hobbies & Activities --> Travel & Adventures --> Favorite Places --> Places Lived --> Favorite Memories --> Events by the Years --> Important Events --> Life Timeline --> Important Documents --> Post-Life Wishes --> Research & Sources
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34 Topics with 284 Questions with Space for Responses:
--> Origins --> Accomplishments --> Values & Beliefs --> Childhood --> Youth --> School --> Home --> Influences --> Starting Out/Leaving Home --> Family --> Parents --> Hobbies & Activities --> Community --> Faith & Spirituality --> Marriage --> Children --> Grandchildren --> Friendships --> Work --> Career & Money --> Military Service --> Travel --> Bests & Worsts --> Favorite Things --> Identity --> Quirks --> Challenges --> Relationships --> Pets & Animals --> Bucket List --> Life Lessons --> Illnesses & Accidents --> No Regrets --> Remembrance --> Dreams & Aspirations
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