Family History Book
Create a family history book
in their own words
A family history book goes beyond dates and names. Tell Me Your Story captures the living memory behind your family tree — the stories, the people, and the moments that made your family who they are.
Beyond the family tree
Names and dates aren't enough
Genealogy research tells you who your ancestors were. A family history book tells you what they were like. The stories behind the births, marriages, and deaths. The people who shaped the family — in their own voices, not just their vital records.
Family tree research
- ✓ Names and dates
- ✓ Birth, marriage, death records
- ✓ Geographic origins
- ✗ What they were actually like
- ✗ The stories behind the records
- ✗ Their voice and personality
Tell Me Your Story
- ✓ Their stories in their own words
- ✓ Voice recordings preserved
- ✓ Every chapter of their life
- ✓ Personality, humour, wisdom
- ✓ Beautiful printed book
- ✓ QR codes linking to their voice
What gets captured
Every chapter of a family history
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Origins & childhood
Where the family came from, what childhood was like, and the world they grew up in.
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Love & marriage
How they met, their wedding, and the relationships that built the family.
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Raising a family
What family life was like, the traditions, the hard times, and the proudest moments.
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Work & livelihood
How the family earned a living across generations — trades, professions, and businesses.
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Migration & change
Where the family moved, why they moved, and what they left behind.
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Values & beliefs
What the family stood for, believed in, and wanted to pass down.
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Hardships & resilience
The struggles, losses, and difficult times the family survived.
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Achievements & pride
The moments, milestones, and accomplishments worth remembering.
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Legacy & wisdom
What the family wants future generations to know about them.
How it works
Built for family history
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100+ guided questions
Written for a life story — covering everything from childhood to legacy. No blank page, no pressure.
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Voice recordings
Capture their voice telling the stories, not just the words. QR codes in the book link to the recordings.
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Photos included
Add family photos alongside the answers they relate to — building a true visual family history.
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Printed keepsake book
A professionally printed and bound book delivered to the door. Something to put on the family shelf.
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Multiple storytellers
Create separate books for different family members — Mum's Story, Dad's Story, Grandma's Story.
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One-time payment
Pay once, own forever. No subscription, no annual fee. Your family history, permanently yours.
"He told me about a motorbike he saved up for two years to buy. I never knew that about him."
— From a Tell Me Your Story family history book
Start today
Your family history deserves more than a spreadsheet
Start a family history book today — free, no commitment. Capture the living memory behind your family tree before it's lost.
Start a family history book free →Free to start · One-time payment · Printed book from £21.99