PERSONAL LIFE STORIES & FAMILY HEIRLOOMS
Their stories. Your family’s forever.
We turn unhurried conversations with someone you love into a beautifully written life story. Each chapter sets the scene with the history of their time and place, then brings their own memories to life.
Personal visits. Researched chapters. Human editorial care.
THE STORIES THAT MADE US
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A life, in their words.
WRITTEN IN HOPE
Illustrative cover concept. Each book is personal.
01 Personal conversations
02 Thoughtful storytelling
03 A lasting family heirloom
THE WRITTEN IN HOPE EXPERIENCE
The most meaningful question may be the one we didn’t plan to ask.
A laugh changes the direction of a conversation. A voice softens at the mention of a name. An almost-forgotten detail opens the door to a story no one in the family has heard. We make room to follow those moments.
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Room to follow the story.
Our founder, Kim, personally leads every visit. We ask thoughtful follow-up questions, explore the details that deserve more time, and let your loved one’s comfort and curiosity guide the pace.
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A story with a voice.
The humor, tenderness, and pride your loved one shares help shape the writing. We develop those memories into connected chapters, preserving their meaning and personality, with your family’s review guiding the final story.
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A world remembered.
Each chapter opens a window onto its time and place. We research the community, events, and everyday life surrounding the memories, then weave that setting into the personal story.
HISTORY SETS THE SCENE IN EVERY CHAPTER
Their life. The world around it.
What was their hometown like? What filled the newspapers, shaped working life, or brought people together? We introduce each chapter with relevant historical context, then draw the reader into your loved one’s memories. The result is a story future generations can picture, understand, and feel connected to.
Step inside a chapterTime
The year or era, its events, customs, music, and everyday rhythms.
Place
The hometown, neighborhood, landscape, and local history behind the memory.
Person
Their own recollections, relationships, and choices within that setting.
THE COLLECTIONS
An experience for today. An heirloom for generations.
Every collection includes personal conversations, a written story with time-and-place context, and a finished hardcover book.
ONE LIFE, WARMLY TOLD
The Keepsake
$2,800
A personal portrait of one loved one, shaped into a book your family can return to.
- Up to 3 recorded visits, about 4.5 hours of conversation
- A professionally written narrative with time-and-place context in every chapter
- 1 linen-bound hardcover book
- Private audio, transcript, and manuscript archive
- 1 round of family review
A STORY SHARED BY FAMILY
The Family Legacy
$4,800
Their story, enriched by the people who lived it alongside them.
- The storyteller plus up to 3 additional family voices
- Up to 8 hours of conversation
- Historical enrichment and time-and-place context in every chapter
- 3 linen-bound hardcover copies and a private digital archive
- 2 rounds of family review
- A private online family reveal
THE FULLER FAMILY EXPERIENCE
The Heirloom Edition
$8,500
A deeper exploration, preserved in a hand-bound edition made to be passed down.
- Everything in The Family Legacy
- Up to 12 hours of conversation across multiple visits
- A hand-sewn heirloom edition, bound in cloth or leather
- 4 additional linen-bound hardcover copies
- Priority scheduling, with Kim guiding every stage
- A restored family portrait for the opening page
ONE EXPERIENCE, FULLY TOLD
Experience Books
$2,800+
One unforgettable chapter, told in your own words and photographs, with the history of the places you stood.
- One trip, milestone, or season of life
- Up to 3 recorded conversations, in person or by video
- Your photographs, edited and laid out
- Historical context for the places in your story
- 1 linen-bound hardcover, up to 100 pages
- You approve the manuscript and layout before printing
In-person visits are arranged around your location. Any travel costs are quoted separately and agreed upon before booking. Additional hardcover copies are available, priced by page count. Additional family interviews: $450 per person. Expedited projects: an additional 20%, subject to availability.
BEGIN WITH A CONVERSATION
The people who shaped us deserve to be heard.
Who comes to mind? Tell us who you would like to celebrate. We’ll talk through the story, answer your questions, and help you choose an experience that fits your family.
You don’t need a complete timeline, a box of sorted photographs, or the perfect words to begin.
A name or relationship is enough for now. Please save personal family stories and documents for your conversation with us.