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Everyone's life is a story worth telling! TM

Give an unforgettable gift to an unforgettable person. Preserve the life stories of those you love.

The golf excursion, the luxury cruise and lavish parties are given from generous hearts at great expense, but can only be appreciated in the moment before they lose their luster.

Instead, give a personal and lasting gift that will touch their hearts in new ways for many years. A Life Story Book by The Cheerful Word displays just how deeply you cherish someone. Sam conducts private oral history interviews that highlight only that which brings you joy and honor.

The result is a tailor-made Life Story Book intended for your private collection. Your Life Story Book will honor and encourage you today and leave a legacy of inspiration for the future, connecting us tenderly across many generations.

Leave a rich legacy. Tell your stories—while you still can.

  

Client Testimonials

  • "I enjoyed sharing my family history and the great satisfaction of having a professional put all my memories together in such a beautiful and professional way. It will be a treasure for my family through the generations and a tribute to my relatives who are no longer with us. Sam is a wonderful listener and truly knows the importance of doing the book respectfully and with honor. I know that I am passing along a history that my grandchildren will someday cherish as much as I do." - Julie G.

  • "I started working with Sam because I have a very small family and I realized that my cousins didn't know much about our history. If they were going to learn about the past it had to be via my Mom who is now, at 81, the oldest living member of our family. How much more time was there to capture what only she knew?
    At a recent family event, Mom told everyone with great pride that she had a book about her life. One of my friend's Mom has dementia. She feels sad that her Mom's stories are lost in mental confusion. Don't let that happen! If you are thinking about working with Sam, go for it! The time is now! I know that my Mom's Life Story Book will always be a great source of pride for her. Thank you Sam for a job well done, your willingness and patience to get every detail just right!" -
    Maryellen S.

Packages

Heirloom Collection:
Silver, Gold, & Platinum Life Story Books

Classic Collection:
Legacy Life Story Books & Legacy Audio Keepsake CDs

Workshops

I offer private, in-home workshops, public workshops and custom events for active adult retirement communities.

Sign up for a workshop and discover your inner storyteller!