The ultimate guide and companion for anyone who wants to record the story of his or her life or that of a loved one. Have you ever wondered about an ancestor you know only as a compelling face in a faded family photograph? Imagine discovering an entire book on this ancestor's life -one that described the world in which he lived and detailed his dreams, accomplishments, disappointments, and the accumulated wisdom of a lifetime. The Legacy Guide helps readers create such a book. Designed for writers and non-writers alike, it outlines a simple, intuitive, and highly flexible framework for turning your personal history-or that of a loved one-into a treasured family heirloom. It's been said that everyone has a story to tell, but anyone who has sat down to record his or her life story will tell you that there were moments of feeling completely overwhelmed and frustrated. Introducing the innovative program Facts to Memories to Meaning, The Legacy Guide takes you step-by-step through the seven stages of life-such as childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, etc.-to recall moments long forgotten and to discover their significance. And it helps you fashion these pieces together, much as you would a scrapbook, into a creative and compelling whole. Full of engaging and instructive quotations from the famous and the not-so-famous who have committed their stories to paper, The Legacy Guide will inspire you to capture the milestone events that have given shape to your life and allow you to weave them into a book that preserves this legacy for generations to come.
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The Complete Guide:
I purchased The Legacy Guide after checking out several books from the library on the subject first. I found this text met my needs better than any of the others I scanned. It is very readable, clearly organized, and the workbook approach was perfect for motivating me to write. I also downloaded the work forms from TheLegacyGuide.com so I could make notes without having to get into Word each time. I feel it is the "Complete" Legacy Guide. Earl Anderson
An Endless Gift:
My family has a story... or really, multiple stories. And every family has an archivist.... even if they don't know just yet who that is. When I gave this to my aunt, I found that there were two things necessary to making a family history - an archivist with the passion to tell the story, and guidance on how to actually do it, and not get frustrated by or lost in the process. The analogy for me is great cuisine - it takes a passionate chef, and a recipe. What's different from meal to meal is the... more info
How to Create a Pesonal-History Notebook or Scrapbook:
This well-researched and well-written guide encourages and supports individuals and families who want to review and preserve not only their history but also the meaning they find in that history. Whether you are interested in "a three-ring notebook entitled My Life Story," or are making a scrapbook that includes not only words but also "photos, letters, and memorabilia," you are likely to find the process easier and more satisfying with the help of this thoughtful book.
Legacy Guide:
Carol Franco and Kent Lineback have created a useful and practical guide to life story writing. The process is seen as a series of life stages, each with specific facts and memories that can be woven into a coherent memoir. If you have been thinking about telling your life story but have felt overwhelmed or inadequate, this valuable book will give you the confidence to pick up a pen and start writing.
