An Interview With My Grandmother: A simple do-it-yourself personal history

I have developed the questions in this book to draw out the stories and memories of your grandmother's life. Interviews, using the questions in this book, can take place in person, over the phone, or via programs like Skype and Facebook. They can be done in special sessions or combined with outings and family events. I found a mixture of methods worked best. I've tested and refined these questions on my own family members. Initially my main goal was to archive some family history, but I gained so much more than that. Long buried stories rose to the surface which gave me insights into my grandmother's life. Learning about my grandmother's past helped me understand the woman she is today. Often only one or two questions were needed for her to start talking freely about the past. When other family members were around, we all got talking. -My connection to my grandmother deepened as I worked on her history, and that is my wish for you too. Unless someone archives the details of your grandmother's life, they will be lost to future generations. Unfortunately, everyone's memory suffers as we age, so time spent now, will be invaluable later. For more books by Chris Fairweather, click on the author's name at the top of the page.

• | Author: Chris Fairweather
• | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Aug 07, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 122 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1974292045
• | ISBN-13: 9781974292042