A Guided Journal and Memory Keepsake Book
Tell Me Your Life Story
✍️ The Guided Journal You Fill In For Your Kids and Grandkids
Your kids know you as Mom or Dad. Your grandkids know you as Grandma or Grandpa. But they don’t know about the girl who wanted to see the world, or the young man who shipped out at 19
This journal asks for you.
200+ simple questions, one a page, organized by life stage. Where you grew up. How you met. What you’d tell your younger self. Just open it, read the question, and write a few lines in your own handwriting, at your own pace. No writing skills needed.
- ✍️ Your story, in your own handwriting
- ☕ Just 10 minutes a day, one question at a time
- 📖 200+ guided questions by life stage
- 💝 The keepsake your family will read forever
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Who is this journal for?
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Anyone with a story worth keeping. There’s an edition For Mom, For Dad, For Grandma and For Grandpa, each with questions written for that person. It’s usually given by adult children and grandchildren who want to know more about the life their loved one lived.
What if I don't like it?
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Every order is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied, or your book arrives damaged, contact us within 30 days and we'll make it right.
How long does each question take?
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Most take 5 to 10 minutes. Some are quick one-liners, others invite a longer story. There’s no schedule. You write whenever a memory comes to mind.
What if they never finish it?
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You don’t have to. Every question stands on its own, so you can skip around, answer a few, or write a little at a time. Even a handful of filled pages becomes something your family will treasure.
What language is it in?
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This is the English edition.
Their Stories Won’t Last Forever
Ask the questions before it’s too late.
Tell Me Your Life Story is a guided journal that helps the people you love write down the memories you never thought to ask about.
Most of us know our parents and grandparents only as Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa. We rarely hear about the life they lived before us: where they grew up, their first job, how they fell in love, what they’d do differently.
This isn’t a blank notebook they’ll never start.
Not another gift that ends up in a drawer.
200+ simple questions, organized by life stage, that they answer at their own pace, in their own handwriting.
Because one day, their words will be the most precious thing you own.
Customer Reviews
Brenda H,
33
Verified Buyer
My dad was never much of a talker so I bought him this gift for fathers day. I often see him write in this book and I am so excited for when he is done with it so I can learn more about him. I highly recommend, it truly is a gift that keeps giving.
Jaime C,
70
Verified Buyer
This book has easily been the greatest gift I have bought for someone. Two weeks ago, we were told by her doctor that she is dementia prone. I bought this book on a whim hoping that I can learn about her life before she might forget, and let me say that the experiences she has written in this book are priceless. 10/10 gift, if you have older love ones, this is the gift!
April S,
26
Verified Buyer
Dont mind my the mess on the shelf. I just want to start off my saying that I bought my family (dad, mom, grandpa, and grandma) these books last Christmas, and reading them, and even them writing them has been a pleasure. Now, it is a staple conversation starter in our family gatherings. 100% recommend.
Mary L,
45
Verified Buyer
I bought this book for myself, having two kids, now both in college, I have had a lot more time to myself. I never really sat down and thought about what I have told them, but I bought this book to do exactly that. Now, they have their own lives, so we don't speak as frequently but I express my thoughts and experiences through this. I believe that every parent should do something like this for their kids, great product. Priceless!
TRUSTPILOT REVIEWS
Priceless Gift for Dad
I bought Tell Me Your Life Story, Dad for my father, and it’s one of the best gifts I’ve ever given him. He doesn’t really like to write, but the guided prompts make it easy for him to tell his stories a little at a time, so I think it works for any dad, sentimental or not. It’s worth so much more than the price because it saves his memories and advice in his own words, and our family will keep it and pass it down for generations. If you’re looking for a meaningful gift for your dad, I highly recommend it.
Great Gift For Mom
I got this for my mom's birthday and she's been journaling every morning with her coffee. The book is pretty good quality. She told me that these writing exercises really made her think about fond memories in her life and made her quite emotional in a good way.. I'd love to order one for my grandma but unfortunately now it is too late as her dementia has taken a big chunk of her memories away, including her ability to even read and write. Don't wait until it is too late. Highly recommend.
Great to reflect
Comprehensive questions with plenty of writing space to share your life. Also several blank pages to provide additional information or perhaps tape pictures on. I was amazed at the number of memories that I had even forgotten. It was fun completing this book and seeing your life on paper.
Beautiful way to capture memories
I got this for my mom. The prompts are meaningful but easy to follow, and they really helped her open up and reflect on her life. from childhood to motherhood and everything in between. It’s not overwhelming, and it feels like a gentle conversation. Can’t wait to read through it one day and keep it as a family keepsake. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to preserve their mom’s story in her own words
Lovely
Best Christmas gift
Such an amazing gift.. absolutely love it.. great quality
I bought this and gave to my dad for a father's day present... we both absolutely LOVE IT!!! Great quality, good questions.. I like how there's longer questions and then at the end a few pages of short quick answer stuff. It's such an amazing idea this book and I am so happy I stumbled upon it. I can't wait for my dad to finish it. It's something I will cherish and pass down to generations once completed. I would upload a video but it's at my dad's.
Amazing Idea
We tried for years to get our now 90+ dad to write down his stories. But where to start? This book asks questions from the basic to the profound. They trigger long forgotten memories and make for an enriching time when done together in interview format. We began with some random easy ones: I asked, he answered, I wrote down his responses. It was a lot of fun. The time whizzed by. I see many more sessions ahead. Recommend.
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There is a lot of space to write.
Good questions.
I recommend it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before giving the journal.
Who fills it out, me or them?
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They do. You give them the journal, they answer the questions in their own words, and when it’s done it comes back to you as a keepsake you’ll have forever.
Can we do it together?
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Yes, and a lot of families do. Ask one question on your weekly phone call or at Sunday dinner, and grandkids love joining in. It’s a simple way to spend real time together.
What if writing is hard for them?
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That’s okay. You can read the questions out loud and write their answers down for them. Many families turn it into a conversation over coffee or during a visit, and those end up being the best pages.
What if a question brings up something hard?
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They can skip it. Every answer is optional, so they share only what they’re comfortable sharing and come back to a question later if they want.
Do they have to answer the questions in order?
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No. They can open to any page and start with whatever story they feel like telling that day. Every question stands on its own.
Can they answer in another language?
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Yes. The questions are printed in English, but they can write their answers in whatever language feels most natural. Many families say stories written in the language they grew up speaking mean even more.
How long does it take to fill out?
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Most questions take just a few minutes. Some people finish in a few weeks, and others take their time over a year. There’s no deadline and no wrong pace.
What happens when it’s finished?
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It becomes a family heirloom. Keep the original somewhere safe, and scan or photograph the pages so siblings and grandkids can have their own copy.
Can we do it together?
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Yes, and a lot of families do. Ask one question on your weekly phone call or at Sunday dinner, and grandkids love joining in. It’s a simple way to spend real time together.
What if a question brings up something hard?
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They can skip it. Every answer is optional, so they share only what they’re comfortable sharing and come back to a question later if they want.
Can they answer in another language?
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Yes. The questions are printed in English, but they can write their answers in whatever language feels most natural. Many families say stories written in the language they grew up speaking mean even more.
What happens when it’s finished?
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It becomes a family heirloom. Keep the original somewhere safe, and scan or photograph the pages so siblings and grandkids can have their own copy.