Echoes and Journeys: Preserving Legacies Through Storytelling
I have always been drawn to the power of storytelling. I love to read and listen to books. I love to talk with people one-on-one and hear about their stories.
As the family historian, I have stories, perspectives, and legacies to share. Self-publishing is daunting with its many editing, formatting, and distribution challenges.
I am delighted to start a series of personal memoirs, Echoes, and Journeys for Our Legacy books. Our Legacy is an editing, publishing, and distribution platform dedicated to guiding authors like you and me through the writing and publishing process.
Everyone's story is vital and has the potential to inspire and change lives. Our stories will inspire our family members, other readers, and seekers from various backgrounds, ambitions, and times.
My Echoes and Journeys
I am embarking on an incredible endeavor to write at least five Echoes and Journeys books, each reflecting significant facets of my life and heritage. My project ideas are:
My Mother's Alzheimer's Journey: I explore the challenges of caregiving, especially when compounded by unresolved family conflicts. I hope to connect with others facing similar struggles, offering understanding and support. I want to help others tell their poignant stories.
The Immigrant Entrepreneur: My Great-Grandfather's Legacy: Chronicling his wool and fur trading business in the Wild West, this story celebrates the immigrant experience, showing determination, resilience, and the pursuit of the American dream. His entrepreneurial and family values are at the heart of this modest memoir and have inspired me my entire life.
Pioneering the Digital Age: My Father's Vision: By documenting my father's establishment of a service bureau at the dawn of the computer era, I revisit the hopeful time post-WWII when the country was optimistic yet still fraught with racial and gender divides. This book showcases the impact of small businesses in technological advancement. Every family business story written and shared will benefit future generations.
Embracing a Vegan Lifestyle: I share my journey toward veganism and reflect on its personal and environmental benefits. I sincerely hope to inspire others to consider more sustainable and compassionate dietary habits. My journey toward a vegan lifestyle has been a series of baby steps over the decades. If we all take a baby step, we can change our path.
Six Concerts That Influenced My Life: I recount six performances at Ravinia, a historic outdoor music venue in the suburbs of Chicago, illustrating how these experiences have molded my personal and emotional landscape. We all have stories to tell about music's influences on our lives.
Your Story Matters
Storytelling is a bridge between the past and the future. Every story holds wisdom, and every voice adds value to our collective understanding.
I am excited about this opportunity for myself and everyone wishing to leave a legacy. By documenting our stories, we ensure they endure and inspire those who come after us. Writing my stories is a heartfelt mission. Helping you write yours would be an honor.