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.

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Free to start · One-time payment · Printed book from £21.99