Life Story Keepsake Book
Create a life story keepsake book
in their own words
A life story keepsake book captures the memories, moments, and stories of someone you love — by typing or speaking — and turns them into a beautifully printed book that lasts for generations. Not a photo album. Their actual story, in their own words.
Free to start · No subscription · Printed book from £21.99
What is a life story keepsake book?
More than a photo album — their actual story
A photo album shows what someone looked like. A life story keepsake book tells you who they actually were — what they thought about, what they loved, what they struggled with, what they want to pass on.
It's a structured record of a person's life, told in their own words, organised into chapters — from childhood and teenage years through to love, family, work, and legacy. Beautifully designed, professionally printed, and built to last for generations.
A grandchild reading it in thirty years should feel like they actually knew their grandparent. Not just what they looked like in photos — but what made them laugh, what they believed, what they'd been through, and what they wanted their family to know.
That's what a life story keepsake book is. And Tell Me Your Story makes it simple to create one — guided questions, voice recording, photos, and professional printing all in one place.
What makes ours different
The keepsake book that speaks
Most keepsake books are photo albums or fill-in-the-blanks journals. Tell Me Your Story is different — it captures their actual voice alongside their written answers, with a QR code beside every recorded story.
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100+ guided questions
Covering every chapter of life — from earliest memories to legacy. No blank page, no pressure. The questions do the hard work.
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Voice recordings with QR codes
Record answers by speaking. A QR code is printed in the physical book next to each memory — family scan it to hear them speak, years from now.
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Photos alongside answers
Add photos to bring every memory to life on the page. Photos sit alongside the answers they belong to — not in a separate album.
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Professionally printed book
A beautifully bound softcover book delivered to your door. From £21.99 including delivery.
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One-time payment, no subscription
Pay once when you're ready to export or print. No annual fee, no monthly charge. Yours to keep forever.
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Family collaboration
Share a link with family so everyone can read along and add comments as the story grows.
Story types
A keepsake book for every person
Each story type has its own set of guided questions — written specifically for that person and their life.
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Mum's Story
Her life, her love, and the stories she's never thought to tell.
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Dad's Story
His life, his work, his adventures, and everything he wants the family to know.
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Grandma's Story
Her childhood, her family, and the memories she holds for the whole family.
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Grandad's Story
His working life, his passions, and the wisdom he's gathered over a lifetime.
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Life Story
A complete life story covering all chapters of a remarkable life.
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All Stories
All story types — for the family that wants to capture everyone.
How it works
How long does a keepsake book take to create?
There's no deadline and no pressure. You can answer as many or as few questions as you like — every answer adds to the book. Some people complete their story in a single afternoon. Others return to it over weeks or months, answering a question or two at a time.
The questions are already written — 100 across 10 chapters of life. You answer them by typing or speaking. Your answers save automatically, so you can pick it up and put it down whenever suits you.
Once you're ready to export, your book is generated instantly as a beautifully designed PDF. Ordering a printed copy takes a few clicks, and the book is printed and delivered within 10-14 days.
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Answer the questions
Type or speak your answers across 100+ guided questions and 10 chapters of life.
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Add photos and voice
Add photos to answers and record voice so family can hear them in the book.
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Export or print
Download a beautiful PDF or order a printed book delivered to your door.
"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 keepsake book
Pricing
Start free, pay once when you're ready
No subscription. No annual fee. Answer as many questions as you like for free — pay once when you're ready to export or print.
One-time payment · No subscription · Printed book from £21.99
FAQ
Common questions about keepsake books
What is a life story keepsake book?
A life story keepsake book is a structured record of someone's life, told in their own words, organised into chapters — from childhood and teenage years through to love, family, work, and legacy. It's more than a photo album — it captures who they actually were, what they thought, what they loved, and what they want to pass on.
How long does it take to create a keepsake book?
There's no deadline. You answer as many or as few questions as you like — every answer adds to the book. Some people complete their story in an afternoon. Others return to it over weeks or months. Everything saves automatically.
Can elderly parents use it if they're not good with technology?
Yes. The platform is designed to be simple. They can answer by speaking rather than typing — just tap the microphone and talk. Family members often sit with them and help with the typing while they speak their answers.
What does the printed book look like?
A professionally printed 6×9 book with chapters, elegant typography, photos alongside answers, and QR codes that play voice recordings. Printed as a softcover. You can see a full example at tellmeyourstory.uk/example.
How much does a printed keepsake book cost?
The printed book starts from £21.99 for a softcover including UK delivery. You also need a digital tier (from £3.99) to export the content. Free to start — no payment needed to begin.
Can I order multiple copies?
Yes. Once your book is created you can order as many printed copies as you like. Many families order copies for each child or sibling.
What makes Tell Me Your Story different from other keepsake book services?
Three things: voice recordings with QR codes printed in the book so family can hear them speak; 100+ guided questions that cover every chapter of life so you're never staring at a blank page; and a professionally printed book delivered to your door, with UK delivery included.
Their story deserves to be kept
Free to start, no commitment. Create a life story keepsake book today — in their own words, with their own voice.
Create a keepsake book free →Free to start · One-time payment · Printed book from £21.99