Give your grandchildren the Grandparent Gift Book. It's a beautiful way to share the memories from all areas of your life. And not only do the grandchildren love it, but the other family members do, too.
My parents created their own Grandparent Gift Book and my son and I read it together over and over. He's eight years old. I imagine him as a father, reading these stories to his son when he is eight. What a rich way to carry on tradition and leave a family legacy.
What's great about a Grandparent Gift Book is the special stories that are chosen, ones that had an emotional impact or involved a learning experience. Not only do children gain a sense of family history from these stories, but they also gain insight into what makes strong character and how to learn from mistakes.
Many people want to write their life story. The volume of memories is often daunting to the writer as well as the reader. Choosing a select group of memories provides for an easily readable gift.
One of the easiest ways to share your memories is to write them down into a Grandparent Gift Book. Compile a list of questions from each area of your life and see which stories are the most vivid, give you energy, make you sad, or make you laugh. The more readable the story, the more enjoyable for your family members.
Here are some tips when writing your story:
- create a story arc for each one
- provide setting
- use detail
- find a point of climax
- provide a resolution or an open-ended conclusion.
Maybe you have already compiled some stories but they are not quite ready for gift giving. There are beautiful production options available. Just think, you could have a wonderful gift for your family at the next reunion or holiday gathering-a gift your family will never forget.
As the tradition of oral and written storytelling disappears, our society suffers. The truth is that your kids, grandkids, and all future generations will grow from knowing who you really were. Visit my site for more tips that will make writing your own Grandparent Gift Book faster and easier than you ever imagined!
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