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Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Every family has a wealth of stories to share. All these stories need someone to write them down and make them into a legacy for years to come. Is that someone you? Why not? Rebecca Shamblin’s Leaving a Legacy is a great tool to help both novice and seasoned writers accomplish the task. First of all, it’s important to “Stop Researching… Stop Procrastinating… Stop Overthinking.” In other words, start writing! Granted, as the author admits, “taking years of research and trying to turn it into a cohesive narrative is no simple task.” But it can be done and you can do it. If someone has lived a life worthy of a story or two (or more), as we all have, then the process of writing these stories down should be attainable – one step at a time. From research to plotting to using ancestry websites to getting the facts straight and the story written, there is a process that will help you create a cherished memento of family stories.
Rebecca Shamblin’s Leaving a Legacy: Turning Your Family Tree into a Family Book is a wonderful tool to help family story writers. This book is well laid out with clear guidelines for each step of the process. The author also urges writers to get on with the task and make the project come alive instead of remaining in research mode forever. It doesn’t have to be an onerous task that will consume your time. We all live busy lives. With this book as a guide, you’ll be able to apportion your time into manageable steps. At the end of the book, there are some supplemental insights and tips to further your writing goals. The important thing to remember is: “Your book is a gift to yourself, your family, and future generations. Telling the stories of our ancestors is a time-honored tradition, and we are lucky to have the ability to record those stories and ensure that they remain long after we are gone.” So very true!
