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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Have you ever wondered what your mother 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 father?

Interested in discovering fascinating facts about your ancestors?

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

. . . how did she feel when she was pregnant with you?

. . . what are her memories of you as a child and what made her feel proud?

. . . what does she like about you and is there anything she would change?

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 . . .

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

What are your  earliest memories?

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

What were your favourite childhood toys or games ?

What do you remember about your holidays as a child?

What was the first piece of music you bought?

What would you do for a night-out when you were dating ?

Tell me about a special piece of music that you and Dad had 'just for you' . . .

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

What was the first word or words you remember me saying?

Before I was born, what other names had you thought of calling me?. . .

What were you most proud of  about me when I was at school?

What are a few of your favourite things?

Describe the greatest change that you have seen in your lifetime so far . . .

If you were an animal . . . what type of animal would you be , and why?

Describe something you still want to achieve in your life . . .

Who or what has been the greatest influence on you?

What would you like your epitaph to say?

Tell me about the things that have made you happy or laugh . . .

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

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