Life Story Links: April 7, 2020

Lots of advice for preserving personal history during the coronavirus pandemic, plus recommended videos & tips for capturing family stories and writing memoir.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeApril 7, 2020coronavirus quarantine, educational videosComment

56 essential questions to ask your parents to capture their personal history

Don’t wait until it’s too late—have meaningful conversations with your parents about their past with questions designed to spark memories and make story sharing easy.

What to save for your adoption journey book

If you would like to document your family stories in an adoption journey book, here is a road map for what to save, how to record memories, and when to begin.

Life Story Links: March 17, 2020

This week's curated reading list includes a number of moving first-person reads, notes on the process and craft of personal history, plus keepsakes and photos.

“I wish I knew”

The Wall Street Journal reports that a growing number of adult children are interested in hearing more of their parents' stories. Are you among them?

Life Story Links: March 3, 2020

A trove of family history finds, compelling reasons to preserve your life stories, and recommended first person reads that bring our ancestors' voices to life.

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Experience the ultimate family history conference virtually

Watch recorded sessions from RootsTech 2020, the premier genealogy conference, from home: recommendations for family history storytelling videos and more.

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Life Story Links: February 18, 2020

Vivian Gornick's book recommendations and Dani Shapiro's podcast; finding meaning in our—and our parents'—memories; capturing stories in words and pictures.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeFebruary 17, 2020personal history, writing from memories, intergenerational storytellingComment