Family History Services

Life Story Book

A Legacy in Print

Custom Family History Books, Memory Journals, and Legacy Heirlooms

A Sharelooms Life Story Book is a beautifully written and professionally designed keepsake that preserves your family’s most meaningful stories. Crafted from interviews, letters, family photos, and treasured memories, each book is custom-made to reflect the voice and values of your loved one.

These books honor the matriarchs and patriarchs of your family by capturing tales of childhood, marriage, parenthood, career, cultural heritage, and life lessons. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a retirement tribute, or a personal ancestry project, a Life Story Book becomes a bridge between generations.

Why Life Story Books Matter

Preserve Memories, Values, and Family Identity for Future Generations

As time passes, the small moments and stories that define a person can fade. A Life Story Book makes sure they don’t. It turns spoken memories into something tangible—something that can be read, held, and passed down.

Children and grandchildren will get to know their family’s history through firsthand stories and reflections. These books help preserve identity, deepen connection, and celebrate resilience.

Whether you’re creating a Grandparent Memory Book, Ancestry Heritage Album, or Celebration of Life tribute, the final result is a meaningful heirloom your family will treasure.

What’s Included

Everything You Need to Create a Sharelooms Life Story Book

One-on-one interview sessions with a Sharelooms Family Historian (in-home or virtual)

Full transcription and narrative editing of recorded stories

Custom layout and book design using your family’s photos, letters, and memorabilia

Hardcover or softcover professionally printed editions

Optional pages for family trees, timelines, dedications, and quotes

Additional printed copies available for gifting or archiving

Designed With Heart—Created Together

Our Collaborative Process, Built for Families

Our Sharelooms process is collaborative and personal. We work closely with you to shape the voice, tone, and layout of the book to match your loved one’s personality and history.

Whether this is the first chapter of your family archive or the final tribute to a life well lived, we’re honored to help you preserve it.

Get In Touch

Have more questions or are you ready to begin your legacy project? Contact us and explore how we can help preserve your family’s legacy today.

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Get In Touch

Have more questions or are you ready to begin your legacy project? Contact us and explore how we can help preserve your family’s legacy today.

Learn More →