FAMILY HISTORY BOOKS
Preserve the Stories, Memories, and History of the People You Love
Have you been meaning to document your family history for future generations, or help a loved one preserve theirs, but don’t know where to start?
I turn conversations into keepsakes by guiding people to share their family history or life stories. Then, I craft them into beautiful story collections that capture what otherwise might be lost to time.
FOR YOURSELF
Do what you’ve been meaning to do
AS A GIFT
Give the gift of a lifetime
There are many ways to tell your story!
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A life, told in chapters. This hardcover book turns interviews into stories with a few selected photos.
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A life, told in chapters. This hardcover book turns interviews into stories with a few selected photos.
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A life, told in full. A longer, custom-designed hardcover book with photos throughout.
“The story is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for putting this missing piece of history together for myself and my family. The loveliest part is that it came from my precious, wonderful daughter.”
“I could barely read the text because of the tears that blocked my eyes and covered my cheeks. You wrote about my wonderful wife with a reverence, appreciation, and illumination she deserves. ”
The Process: How It Works
Through a customized process of conversations and connection, we develop and create a unique family
story collection, or letters to your loved ones that can be passed down through the generations
Step 1: Free 20-minute conversation
Step 2: You tell your stories
through conversations
Step 3: Backstory handles
writing & design
Step 4: Your finished project!
Hi, I’m Nora!
I’m a personal historian and family storyteller who helps families preserve life stories and family histories with warmth, patience, and a personal touch.
I created Backstory because so many people think about documenting their family history, but rarely do. That’s a profound loss for them and their loved ones.
My approach is human-centered: two people, having a conversation and a connection.
Since founding Backstory, I’ve discovered something unexpected: while these story collections become keepsakes for families, the act of telling stories is often an even greater gift to the storyteller. I’m grateful to witness these moments of self-reflection and discovery.
I serve clients in Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito, Kensington, and nationwide through Zoom.
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