Download or read book Tell Your Story written by Christopher B. Sanford and published by . This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I became interested in Reminiscence Writing almost twenty years ago, when I had never heard of it. The dean at a North Carolina community college where I was teaching called me in, showed me a brief newspaper clipping about a reminiscence-writing class in Oregon, and asked, "Could we do something like this here?" When I foolishly said yes, he asked, "How about working up a syllabus so we can offer it next semester?" So I did (and heaven only knows what I said in that syllabus!), we offered it, and about a dozen people showed up. And we were off and running. Over the years, I have taught Reminiscence Writing at least a dozen times, as a course that ran anywhere from six weeks to a semester. I have taught the course at that same community college, in Duke University's Institute for Learning in Retirement (four times--a record in a program where classes are normally offered only once), in a similar program at North Carolina State University, and even at a local retirement community. I taught my students a lot. And they responded by teaching me even more. Everything in Tell Your Story has come out of the group experiences in these many reminiscence writing classes. The message (for you!!): You have a story to tell -- even if you don't think you have ever done anything "interesting." (The interest comes from how you tell your story, not from what you may have done or seen.) It is important for you (and your children and grandchildren and nieces and nephews) to preserve your story (and stories) in an interesting and readable form -- if you don't, something valuable has been lost. So you're not a writer? No matter. If you can write a postcard (or, today, an e-mail message), you can tell yourstories. This book will show you how. One step at a time, you can write down the interesting stories of your life (and they will be interesting, because of the way you will tell them), you can accumulate lots of stories (more than you would have imagined), you can compile them into a slim (but growing) volume, and you can have them printed (at modest cost) to share with family and even with the wider world. In this book I've included some of my favorite reminiscences. Now let's get started on yours.
Download or read book Things the Grandchildren Should Know written by Mark Oliver Everett and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing upon the relentless tragedies in his life for inspiration in writing highly acclaimed music with his indie rock group, the Eels, Everett pens a memoir that is a rich and poignant narrative on coming of age, love, death, and the creative vision.
Download or read book Tales for my grandchildren written by Tales and published by . This book was released on 1841 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales for My Grandchildren written by Edith Elizabeth PYM and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Listening to God written by Shlomo Riskin and published by Maggid. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See the divine in every human encounter. Be receptive to God's voice. Act out of faith. These are just a few of the life lessons Rabbi Shlomo Riskin imparts in this collection of personal stories. Rabbi Riskin takes us from his grandmother's Brooklyn Shabbat table to the vibrant community
Download or read book From Your Grandfather written by Paige Gilchrist and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grandfathers connect us to the past and give us the wisdom we need to face the future. That's why this artfully designed keepsake offers grandfathers their own special vehicle for sharing their lives with the youngest generation. The contemporary styling and irresistible format--featuring helpful questions written from the grandchild's perspective--make it wonderfully easy to explore family history. There's space to mention favorite relatives, jot down beloved stories, and pass on the important lessons that Grandfather learned from his parents--and grandparents. He can recount details of his childhood and teen years; reminisce about how he met Grandma; and reflect on his own experiences with fatherhood. Because the grandchild is also the star, there are questions to inspire Grandfather to remember when he first saw his grandchild, reveal what he likes best about being a grandparent, and relate how being a grandparent has changed who he is as a person. And of course, this essential volume has plenty of room to paste in precious photos and mementos.
Download or read book Your Story Matters written by Leslie Leyland Fields and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Story Matters presents a dynamic and spiritually formative process for understanding and redeeming the past in order to live well in the present and into the future. Leslie Leyland Fields has used and taught this practical and inspiring writing process for decades, helping people from all walks of life to access memory and sift through the truth of their stories. This is not just a book for writers. Each one of us has a story, and understanding God's work in our stories is a vital part of our faith. Through the spiritual practice of writing, we can "remember" his acts among us, "declare his glory among the nations," and pass on to others what we have witnessed of God in this life: the mysterious, the tragic, the miraculous, the ordinary. With a companion video curriculum from RightNow Media, this is a "why not" book as opposed to a "how to" book. Leslie asks each of us an important question: "Why not learn to tell your story, in the context of the grander story of God?"
Download or read book My Grandma and Me written by Mina Javaherbin and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2024-10-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A celebration of specific manifestations of universal love. . . . A deep and beautiful book modeling grandmothers as heroines.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never loved anything or anyone the way I love my grandma. While Mina is growing up in Iran, the center of her world is her grandmother. Whether visiting friends next door, going to the mosque for midnight prayers during Ramadan, or taking an imaginary trip around the planets, Mina and her grandma are never far apart. At once deeply personal and utterly universal, Mina Javaherbin’s words make up a love letter of the rarest sort: the kind that shares a bit of its warmth with every reader. Soft, colorful, and full of intricate patterns, Lindsey Yankey’s illustrations feel like a personal invitation into the coziest home filled with familial adoration.
Download or read book Precautionary Tales for Grandparents written by James Muirden and published by Summersdale Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by Hilaire Belloc's Cautionary Tales for Children, whimsical and well-observed precautionary tales to amuse grandparents and impart moral guidance Many readers remember with pleasure Hilaire Belloc's humorous and piquant Cautionary Tales. Ever popular since publication in 1940, the moral poems were supposedly for children—but, with their satirical reflections on the state of the nation and the human condition, were also enjoyed by adults. Likewise, these poems for grandparents will also delight their grandchildren. Read about Matilda, who was too truthful to be successful in business, and John, who lost at conkers and gained his father some useful publicity. Whether you grew up reading Belloc or not, this compilation of wit in verse is guaranteed to leave you smiling—and may even teach you a valuable lesson or two.
Download or read book Harry the Dirty Dog written by Gene Zion and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1956-09-05 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's never been another dog as delightful–or dirty–as Harry. This lovable white dog with black spots (or black dog with white spots) has charmed children for fifty years, and we are celebrating with an anniversary edition. This childhood favourite is perfect for reading aloud before going to bed or avoiding a bath.
Download or read book The Wonky Donkey written by Craig Smith and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids will love this cumulative and hysterical read-aloud that features a free downloadable song "I was walking down the road and I saw... a donkey, Hee Haw And he only had three legs He was a wonky donkey." Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud tale of an endearing donkey. By the book's final page, readers end up with a spunky hanky-panky cranky stinky-dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey Download the free song at www.scholastic.com/wonkydonkey.
Download or read book With My Mummy written by James Brown and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From playing in the park to cuddles at bedtime, being with Mummy makes every moment of every day special. With My Mummy is a heartwarming picture book and the perfect gift to share time and time again. Days with my mummy are always such fun, and ever so special together, as one. A touching celebration of the special relationship between mother and child. Warmly told in gentle rhyme by James Brown and brought to life with charming illustrations by Cally Johnson-Isaacs. Companion title, With My Daddy, is also available to enjoy together.
Download or read book The Truth about Stories written by Thomas King and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2003 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2003 Trillium Book Award "Stories are wondrous things," award-winning author and scholar Thomas King declares in his 2003 CBC Massey Lectures. "And they are dangerous." Beginning with a traditional Native oral story, King weaves his way through literature and history, religion and politics, popular culture and social protest, gracefully elucidating North America's relationship with its Native peoples. Native culture has deep ties to storytelling, and yet no other North American culture has been the subject of more erroneous stories. The Indian of fact, as King says, bears little resemblance to the literary Indian, the dying Indian, the construct so powerfully and often destructively projected by White North America. With keen perception and wit, King illustrates that stories are the key to, and only hope for, human understanding. He compels us to listen well.
Download or read book 100 Questions for Mom written by Amy Carney and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a lasting keepsake for future generations with this guided journal The memories we share with loved ones are an invaluable treasure--hold yours inside a timeless keepsake. This guided journal, created just for mothers and grandmothers, is full of thoughtful writing prompts that encourage you to record your stories. When you have put your memories to paper, this precious memoir can be passed down to your children and cherished for generations to come. Insightful questions on every page invite you to delve into topics both lighthearted and momentous, from recollections of your childhood and the wisdom of motherhood to your hopes for the future. With short questions and plenty of space to write your answers, it's easy to capture the moments that have shaped your life. Share your story with a mom journal that is: In your own words--Explore deep, thought-provoking topics or share funny anecdotes in a Q&A format that lets you use your unique voice. Practical and elegant--A classic design and roomy lined pages make this guided journal a joy to use and a delight to read when you're done. For mothers of all kinds--Share your experiences and one-of-a-kind perspective through open-ended questions that suit any age and family structure. Create your own legacy with this simple guided mom journal.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Grandmas Grandpas written by Sally Lloyd-Jones and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-04-22 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that when you have a grandma or a grandpa, there are guidelines for how best to take care of them? There are all sorts of special things you need to do to make them feel loved. Now here at last is a manual packed with advice, pointers, and helpful hints. For instance, you need to dance for them, sing to them, draw pictures for them, and even hold their hand when they cross the street! It's also very important that sometimes you take a nap with them (so that they're not the only ones). But most importantly, you need to give them lots of hugs and kisses—because that's what grandmas and grandpas like best!
Download or read book My Grandma is Great written by Gaby Goldsack and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young boy describes his grandmother's good qualities.
Download or read book Stories from Grandma written by Katie H. Sweeney and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a cherished family keepsake with this grandmother's journal Grandmothers have an entire lifetime of unique memories and perspectives that can help younger generations discover where they came from and offer wisdom to guide them. Stories From Grandma is full of questions and prompts that help grandmothers organize the story of their life into a beautiful journal that families can share and pass down for generations to come. The prompts on each page will give your family a glimpse into where grandma came from, what she experienced, and her hopes for the future. It's her opportunity to reflect and open up about her past and things she wished she had learned from her own grandmother. The questions and activities are designed to trigger memories, highlight personal insights, and help grandma connect with the younger members of your family. A lifelong keepsake—This grandma journal can be saved and shared with children, grandchildren, and beyond. No rules—Grandma can open the book and pick any prompt, go through them in sequence, or have someone else write while she dictates—it's up to her. Time for everything—The prompts are grouped by themes and ideas, with sections for grandma's childhood, jobs, favorite things, big events, friends, and more. Preserve grandma's legacy for your family to treasure forever, with this grandparent journal.
