Tell Me Your Life Story, Mom: A Mother’s Guided Journal and Memory Keepsake Book (Tell Me Your Life Story® Series Books)

Best Christmas gift

This journal has great prompts and makes for some interesting thoughts, but, it’s a soft cover book which has already curled corners. The intention is to leave it for future generations so it’s not going to be hard wearing. I will have to cover mine with clear sticky plastic to preserve it and as a result, feels like it’s lost its value. I wish it came in a hardcover. I would have been happy to pay more.

Up to now as I am still writing would like a blank page in order to extend my memories. I am aware there are some but would ĺike more. But good questions so good information about me.

The basic idea is good but for me, it didn't make any sense as it is not a guided journal for the past generation it's more a book where I write my story down more or less in solitude... which defeats the purpose in my opinion. Despite that, you can see plenty 'empty' pages to fill the book. Lastly, I bought the paperback and the pages are too fine so that you can see your writing partly on the next page and the whole book feels very flimsy. Nothing you pass down for generations... it's like a workbook, use it and dispose it.

This book is incredibly touching. It asks important, thoughtful questions that really help capture a mother’s life, memories, and experiences. Reading through it made me realize how many things I wish I had asked my own mother before she passed away. It’s a beautiful keepsake and a meaningful gift that helps preserve stories that matter most.

It was just a gift that was a little bit different

I got this for my mom, and it’s honestly such a thoughtful gift. The prompts are meaningful but easy to follow, and they really helped her open up and reflect on her life—from childhood to motherhood and everything in between. It’s not overwhelming, and it feels like a gentle conversation. Can’t wait to read through it one day and keep it as a family keepsake. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to preserve their mom’s story in her own words