Family history and genealogy gifts

A groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations, by an acclaimed expert in the field. 'Groundbreaking' – Tara Brach Depression. Anxiety. Chronic pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling – the root of these difficulties may reside in the traumas of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. The latest research affirms that traumatic experience...

Record your mother's life story in this beautiful keepsake journal with 200 guided exercises and prompts that take her back through each stage of her life and its accompanying adventures. A mother's love is like none other and is one that can never be replaced. From unconditional support and care to tireless encouragement and compassionate understanding, mothers are our number-one...

Give Your Mum a Beautiful Gift of Legacy, Love, and Lasting Memories The Official Hear Your Story Collection Mum, I Want to Hear Your Story is your key to discovering everything from your mother's childhood memories to the profound turning points in her life. Each intentional section gives your mum a place to share her life with you while creating...

Throughout her childhood, Tess Redgrave knew she had a 'mad' grandmother who made repeated visits to a mental asylum. But it wasn't until her thirties, years after her Nanie had died and in the depths of her own crippling depression, that Tess was prompted to find out more. What she unearthed was an explosive family story of madness and secrecy...

An updated edition of the perfect do-it-yourself memoir that helps you record and preserve the experiences and knowledge of a lifetime for years to come. Divided into Early, Middle, and Later Years, this keepsake volume contains 201 questions that guide you through the process of keeping memories on subjects such as family and friends, learning and education, work and responsibilities,...

A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived by Adam Rutherford is a fascinating exploration of human existence told through the lens of genetics. This book presents an enthralling narrative that delves into the essence of who we are as a species and how we came to be. Rutherford embarks on a captivating journey, taking readers from the ancient past...

Discover all the details you never knew about your mother's life with this beautiful keepsake journal filled with over 100 prompts. A Mother's Life is organised into chapters covering your mother's childhood and youth, starting a family, family traditions, reflections and wisdom, and more. Thought-provoking prompts and questions and inspirational quotes about mothers will encourage your mother to reflect and...

Michael Palin recreates the extraordinary life and tragic death of a First World War soldier - his great-uncle Harry. I cannot remember the last time I read a book so immediately absorbing and affecting. Michael Palin has never been better - which is, of course, saying a great deal. BILL BRYSON From the time, many years ago, when Michael Palin...

Wry, off-beat and subversive - a Jewish family memoir like no other, from the author of the cult classic novel Submarine. Joe Dunthorne's great-grandfather was a family legend - the eccentric pre-war inventor of radioactive toothpaste and the Jewish refugee from the Nazis who returned to Germany under cover of the Berlin Olympics to pull off a heist on his...

My Family Tree, My Whānau and Me by June Pitman-Hayes is a delightful journey into the heart of a family’s unique history. This enchanting narrative is perfect for readers of all ages who wish to explore their own roots and connect with their family's cultural heritage. The story gently guides you in creating your own family tree, inviting you to...

Your grandfather's life story is like no other. This beautiful keepsake journal helps him to preserve it for future generations. With over 100 prompts that guide his memories, this is a gift he will never forget. You probably have cherished memories of times spent with your grandfather. But chances are there's a lot about him that you still don't know....

Lamps, penknives, paperbacks, mechanical pencils, inflatable headrests. Marcin Wicha's mother, Joanna, was a collector of everyday objects. She found intrinsic—and often idiosyncratic—value in each item. When she dies and leaves her apartment intact, Wicha is left to sort through her things. The objects are the seemingly ordinary possessions of an ordinary life. But through them, Wicha begins to construct an...

A beautifully designed guided journal for mum that invites our mothers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come The original give and get back journal - over 5 million copies sold worldwide This journal is a very special gift for your mum that she gives back to you, full of memories. It's...

Honor his legacy with the greatest gift of all—his story. The Official Hear Your Story Collection Grandfather, I Want to Hear Your Story is a special space for your grandfather to reflect on his life, offering a chance to preserve his wisdom, his humour, and his stories for generations to come. This guided journal invites him to delve into the...

Record and preserve your grandmother's life story for future generations with this beautiful keepsake journal featuring over 100 prompts to guide her memories. Grandmothers are often the keepers of family stories, but chances are there's a lot about your grandma you still don't know. With A Grandmother's Life, she can share her stories, including both the main events and the...

Nance was a week short of her sixth birthday when she and Frank were roused out of bed in the dark and lifted into the buggy, squashed in with bedding, the cooking pots rattling around in the back, and her mother shouting back towards the house: Goodbye, Rothsay, I hope I never see you again! When Kate Grenville's mother died,...