Every person has stories to tell. Stories help us deeply understand and connect to one another and ourselves. If youve ever sat at the knee of a reminiscing grandparent, or laughed at a relatives anecdote around a holiday table, you know the power of stories to strengthen family bonds. But what will happen to our loved ones memories when theyre no longer around to share them? What will happen to our own stories, and the wisdom we havent yet had a chance to pass on?

Thats where MyStories comes in.

MyStories simplifies what can seem like the challenging task of writing a memoir by sending you, or your loved one, one email per week with a thoughtful question about a specific memory or milestone. When all the questions have been answered, the replies are compiled into a high-quality hardcover book that can be enjoyed by the whole family for years to come.

All it takes is an email no technical know-how is necessary making MyStories an ideal gift for a parent or grandparent in their golden years, giving them the opportunity to reminisce about life experiences and preserve their memories. MyStories is also a rewarding gift for oneself.

How it works

• Sign up and receive one email per week with an engaging question
• Reply to the email and attach any photos youd like to include
• You can modify and rearrange the questions
• You can also edit and add to your answers at any time
• Answer the questions at the pace that suits you: once a week to complete the book over the course of a year, or faster or slower according to your preference
• When the book is ready, choose a color, cover photo, and title for your book, and it will be printed and shipped to you
• When purchasing MyStories as a gift, the emails will be sent directly to the recipient

Whats included

• The subscription includes the weekly email prompts and one copy of the hardcover book, including shipping within the U.S.
• Additional copies can be purchased for an affordable price, so you can share the book with more of your family and friends
• Books can be up to 300 pages long with as many photos as you like. For books that are longer than this, we recommend splitting them into two volumes or more
• You can also download your book as a PDF at any time to share digitally or print yourself

What customers are saying

"As I get older, I have become aware of how little my 34 grandchildren know about me and my life. MyStories provides a way for me to make my life known for posterity, to preserve the stories that make our family who we are". - James Tanner, Utah, United States

"MyStories is a winner! My children and grandchildren will be able to remember my stories for their entire lives! Im getting a copy for each one of them". - Randy Seaver, California, United States

"I had no idea how many stories were hidden inside me. As soon as I started answering the questions, I was there. The stories just poured out. It was very emotional." Janna Helshtein, United States