STORY IDEAS

“Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.” 

- Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees

"In the end, we'll all become stories."

- Margaret Attwood

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

- Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

“Each of us is a book waiting to be written, and that book, if written, results in a person explained.” 

-  Thomas M Cirignano, The Constant Outsider

Together we Create a Personal Storybook

There are so many different types of personal stories that can be shared. We believe that everybody's life, when explored, holds many unique memories that will be valued by loved ones.  

Perhaps a Memory Book is more suitable

Sometimes a book filled with lots of words isn't appropriate.  We offer a memory-book type product that focuses on photos to tell a story, and therefore has very few words, perhaps just important names, places and life-events.  

A memory book is beneficial for those affected by dementia or Alzheimer's disease, as it can help them to track changes in their loved ones appearances over the years, and may help them understand relationships.  Additionally, professional caregivers can learn who this person was and still is, underneath the fading memory.

Everybody has a story to share

Sometimes your story is easy to isolate and talk about, such as a great escapade or adventure, or a time of great happiness, such as an idyllic childhood, or a time of challenge that helped mold you into the person that you have become. Perhaps you would like to share your story about being raised in post-WWII Britain, or emigrating to the other side of the world.  You may wish to share your feelings about family members that you are proud of, or inspired by.  Your story can also be a memorial to a loved one.

Conversely, other times your story is not immediately apparent, but you still have a deep desire to produce something for future generations.  We can certainly help you with this - we have some great ideas to help you fill a book with special and unique information that will be valued by those that read it.  

The Perfect Gift

Have you been searching for the perfect present to give someone for an anniversary, milestone birthday, major life event, or just to show how much you love and appreciate them?  We believe that there is nothing better than a gift that encourages us to reminisce about our own special and unique stories so they can be transformed into a beautiful book filled with some of our favourite memories, photos, quotes, even recipes.

Some Inspiration

• My favourite people, pets, cars, holidays, photos....your book can simply be about your description of your favourite things 
• My childhood
• Our first date, engagement, wedding, or anniversary
• My family - who they are and what I love about them, what I want for them
• Family traditions
• A recipe book filled with family favourites - this is also great for when children leave home
• Advice to my younger self - this kind of story can be so helpful to younger generations
• Our baby - think about including your hopes and dreams for your new family addition
• My message to current and future generations
• My career, or hobbies
• My business venture/s
• My retirement
• Spending time in my garden
• What I want to be remembered for
• My favourite quotes and why they mean so much to me
• When (or why) I emigrated
• A memoriam to a loved one
• The bravest thing I have ever done
• My deepest secret 
• My fondest memories - help others to appreciate the special times in your life
• Our family tree - this is perfect for describing what you know about each branch

NB

All stories are treated with the utmost respect for both the content and your privacy; additionally, the books are printed in NZ or the USA by fully-automated processes, meaning that third-party staff do not see your content.