Life Story Links: October 29, 2018

Plenty of first person and personal history reading, from stories of survival told through artifacts of memory to veteran experiences that honor and connect.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeOctober 29, 2018digital story sharing, stories of our stuff, oral history and immigration Comment

“Stories We Tell” isn’t new, but it’s worth a watch

Watch the 2012 film Stories We Tell as much for the dramatic exploration of one family's narrative as for the questions it raises about the malleability of truth.

family history, reviewsDawn M. RoodeOctober 22, 2018sarah polley documentary stories we tell, truth and memory, oral history interviews Comments

Life Story Links: October 17, 2018

Stories on staying curious including a conversation starter card deck & ideas for family interviews, plus digging into family history via photos and stories.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeOctober 17, 2018family history interviews, life story writing prompts, memoirComment

4 ideas for family interviews

Conducting family interviews is a great way to gather the stories of family elders and preserve family history for the next generation. Here are a few tips.

the art of listening, family historyDawn M. RoodeOctober 8, 2018family history stories, family interviews, oral history interviews, essential reading, personal history interviewsComment

Life Story Links: October 2, 2018

A roundup chock-full of life story stuff, from sharing painful memories to honoring a mother's legacy, plus pro tips on talking about money & managing workflows.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeOctober 2, 2018digital story sharing, stories of our stuff, oral history and immigrationComment

The reluctant interviewee: “I’m just an ordinary guy”

In his 1996 documentary Nobody’s Business, Alan Berliner interviews his father about family history. The result is a poignant study of the nature of memory.

family history, reviewsDawn M. RoodeSeptember 25, 2018Alan Berliner film Nobody's Business, does family history matter?, film reviewComment

Life Story Links: September 18, 2018

Tangible memories, truth's elusivity in memoir, an autobiographical essay collection, a free chapter of "Your Meaning Legacy,” & a chance at a free writing book.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeSeptember 18, 2018life stories for seniors, digital photo archives, opportunities for life story professionalsComment

Come & See Me This Friday!

Come out to Chatham this Friday to see our heirloom books—AND enter to win a wine gift basket! Meet 40 small business owners, SHOP LOCAL & get unique gift ideas.

Dawn M. RoodeSeptember 17, 2018shop local in chatham new jersey, support entrepreneurs and local business women, business expoComment