The journals are hard-backed, case bound with a ribbon book-mark, size 143mm x 206mm x 15mm with 128 pages made from FSC certified paper from well managed forests.

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Tell me about the time and place you were born . . .

What are your  earliest memories?

Tell me what you know about your Mother's parents and family . . .

Please detail what you know of our family tree . . .

What were your favourite childhood toys or games ?

What did you do for entertainment when you were young?

Tell me about the things you did as a child that are different for today's children . . .

Did you have an idol when you were young ?  Tell me who and why . . .

What chores had to be done when you were young that aren't needed to be done today?

Describe any family traditions you had or maybe still have . . .

How did you meet my grandfather ?

I would love to know more about my parents . . . what can you tell me?

What did you think when you first saw me after I was born?

In what ways am I similar or different to my Mum / Dad?

Describe some of your favourite memories of the times we have spent together . . .

Tell me about the furthest place you have travelled to . . .

Describe your memory of some major world events that have happened in your lifetime . . .

Do you think life today is better or worse than when you were young?  How is it different ?

Who or what has been the greatest influence on you?

Given your experiences, what piece of advice would you like to  offer me?

Have you ever wondered what your grandmother was like when she was a child?

What was it like to be young back then . . . and what are the biggest changes she has seen in her lifetime?

Intrigued about what she enjoyed . . . or even how she met your grandfather?

Interested in discovering fascinating facts about your ancestors or learning more about your mother and father when they were young?

What about you and your relationship with your grandmother . . .

. . . what are her memories of the times she has spent with you?

. . . what does she like about you and is there any advice she would like to give?

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Each journal contains around 60 questions carefully designed to capture key information in both a deep and fun way . . . they are a guide to help record the precious memories, events, feelings and relationships in the family.

Scroll down to read some examples of the inspiring questions taken from this journal . . .

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Journal of a Lifetime

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