Here’s a question for you: what’s the most valuable thing you can pass onto the next generation of your family?
Now if you happen to live in a stately home, the answer might be obvious. But for most people, I’d suggest it’s not the house or any savings. Not even an old engagement ring that’s going to the next generation, dear to the heart as that might be.
No, I think it’s the stories – the knowledge of where you come from and what that means.
And from the 5th-9th June 2023, we celebrated our stories and the stories of our families here at Helpful Books with Life Story Week. We’re going to leave the articles up here for you to come back and enjoy whenever you like!
If you want to write up your own memoirs or family history, read all about our book Don’t Lose Your Story. Find out how to make writing your story quicker, easier and less frustrating, and get a better final result.
Read our Life Story week articles here…
Monday 5th June
From Moominpappa’s Memoirs to my own Memories of India…
Claire Armstrong
Tuesday 6th June
Using the Windows Photos app and Google Photos
Kathryn Kaiser
The Taj Mahal and a close encounter with a large gun…
Claire Armstrong
Wednesday 7th June
Thursday 8th June
Up into the Himalayas – to Shimla and beyond…
Claire Armstrong
Friday 9th June
A few examples to get your creative juices flowing…
Julie Wakeling
Thank you so much for joining us! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading our Life Story Week articles as much as we’ve enjoyed researching and writing them. If this week has inspired you to have a go yourself, why not find out how our complete guide Don’t Lose Your Story could help you. Read the full information here and (if you like) order a free trial copy of the book.
Everyone has a story to tell, and telling yours might be easier than you think!
We’ll take your hand and guide you through the process. Everything from coming up with the ideas and planning your project, to sharing the finished article with your friends and family.
Click here to find out all about our book Don’t Lose Your Story… including why we’ve decided to give away some of the secrets of our trade…
