Personal History in the News

'Memoir Project' Gives Tips For Telling Your Story
July 13, 2011 NPR

How to Write Your Life Story
May 1, 2006
The Herald Journal, Logan, Utah

'Ethical wills' gaining popularity to pass on more than property to future generations
April 19, 2006
News-Herald (serving Northeast Ohio)

We Had the Love, But I Long for the Letters
April 17, 2006
Newsweek article that speaks to the need/value of personal history.

Lessons of the Terri Schiavo Case
March 30, 2006
A one hour NPR radio interview on "Talk of the Nation" about the legacy of Terri Shiavo. (Note: APH Member Marc Aaron Johnson can be heard giving his views at 19:30 on the recording.)

Get to Know Your Family, Friends Better
November, 2005
Article on Real Simple magazine's website that give tips for making the most of your conversations with your parents about themselves and their past. Also includes a downloadable PDF worksheet of personal history questions.

"Farewell, With Love and Instructions" (free registration to New York Times required)
By LIZETTE ALVAREZ
New York Times, October 6, 2005
A story of how individuals can preserve the legacy of their life experiences. The lesson that is learned by this family that lost their loved one to breast cancer is one that we can all take to heart and use to inspire us to create a lasting legacy for our loved ones.

Finding the Man War Left Behind (free registration required to view)
By Stuart Laidlaw
A son searches army records to find the stories his father never told him.
The Toronto Star, October 24, 2004.