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Our loved ones make their footprints in the shifting sands of time, says author Pamela Pavuk. This beautiful memoir is an attempt to capture those footprints—not just for the person telling and recording the story but also for his and her family and for generations to come. The large, heavy-bound matte-finish hardcover book chronicles a person's life by asking questions, from "What is a typical family meal?" to "What was your engagement proposal like?" From the simple to the provocative, it asks almost 500 questions about careers, college, leaving home, parental relationships, raising kids, traditions and milestones. A great tool for self-discovery and reflection, the memoir is appropriate for all who want to learn more about themselves and to pass along their discoveries to the next generation.
  • includes a family tree section
  • features inspirational quotes from famous authors, playwrights, philosophers and the Bible
  • 384 pages
  • also available in a green leatherette hardcover
  • measures 8 1/2" x 11 1/4" x 1 1/2"
  • made in USA

Item #30006948

story of a lifetime

$59.95
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Great Gift date: February 11, 2012
"My wife thought this was the best gift ever. She cried for 30 minutes."
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Great Family Gift date: January 10, 2012
"This is a great gift for the family. We gave this to both sets of grandparents for Christmas as we are expecting our first child. A wonderful way to keep your family history alive!"
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Thoughtful gift date: January 03, 2012
"I had purchased this for a very good friend and he was very happy with the gift. He could not stop talking about how much the book could inspire him to right his own story of a lifetime. He was also very impressed wtih the packaging it arrived in....Very beautiful!!!!"
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interesting purchase date: December 29, 2011
"Gave as a gift to my wife - only "problem" is some of the questions are not female oriented - like remembering their armed forces service times. It would be nice if they had a book for F & M choice."
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Great Gift for any Family date: December 29, 2011
"I bought this for a close cousin of mine for his family. They were overwhelmed and mentioned that they had no idea that there were such books out there. They loved it. They have 2 grown children that are both married and have 2 children each of their own. I think it's an amazing keepsake."
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Great gift! date: December 29, 2011
"I purchased this item as a Christmas gift for my mother of 65 years of age. She has always talked about writing a book, but never did anything about it. Serious or not, I wanted to give her the opportunity. I think the best part about this book is that it offers the owner an opportunity to share memories and stories and really document a lifetime...and it offers prompts to help the author along the way. I'm sure my mother would have no idea where to start, but now she does! This will be a fantastic experience for her and will provide wonderful, loving documentation for the future. I think this would be an especially wonderful gift for a grandparent...either to write on his/her own, or perhaps with a child or grandchild as the recorder."
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Best Gift Ever! date: December 27, 2011
"I purchased this as a gift for my mother, She's very interested in preserving history for future generations and she began making notes for her grandchildren as soon as she opened it. This was a perfect gift for the person who has everything."
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Trying to capture my Mother's life date: December 16, 2011
"I remember all the stories my Mother has told me through the years but not in detail...now I can get those details in her handwriting in her words...and this book leads her through remembering those details"
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The Story of a Lifeetime date: December 08, 2011
"My daughters and I purchased this book for my parents (their grandparents) for Christmas. It is a beautiful book, well made with heavy paper inside. All their children and grandchildren are writing a letter to them describing what their personal experience has been and placing it in the book to be wrapped for Christmas. It will be a great beginning for them to start writing their memoirs."
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I AM IN LOVE date: October 05, 2011
"I have used genealogy as a tool to heal old wounds. This book made me laugh, cry and most importantly, it provoked thought. There were many times that a question took me to a place in time that needed to be revisited for whatever reason. I have recommended it to many people in my life, as it has healing qualities. I want my children and future Grandchildren to really know who I was as a child and an adult. I would have to say that if the house were on fire, I would grab this book.........accolades"
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I purchased this book for my grandparents and parents this year to preserve their memories and stories. The book is a very nice presentation and the quesitons prompted are perfect. Everyone loved the thought and gift.

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December 27, 2010 Top 250 Contributor 1