The Legacy Keeper: eBook Guide to Interviewing and Recording Family History
I wrote this 41 page eBook to help anyone curious in recording family history. When I was 19, my Dad passed away. I was very close to him, and his passing shook my world. I felt like I had lost so much.Driven by a desire to preserve his belongings, photos, and memories, I spent weeks writing about the times we had shared together. This experience sparked an interest in preserving memories, which became something I devoted a lot of time to thinking about.In my 20s and 30s, I cherished the time I spent with my grandparents, asking them questions about their lives and soaking up their stories. One day, I decided to record these precious memories. I conducted individual interviews with each of my four grandparents, as well as couple interviews, ultimately recording over 20 hours of their stories. Although it was a labor of love, I also found this project to be personally rewarding. I later interviewed many of my aunts, uncles, and siblings, recognizing that life is too short, and we should