Member Association of Personal Historians People have many reasons for wanting to record and preserve their stories in a book.
Individuals review their lives and pass on their wisdom.
Families share their memories with each other and explain to future generations how life was different for them. Companies and groups chronicle their development to share with new members, allowing them to understand the story that they are joining. The act of telling and writing our stories can remind us that we are the authors of our experience. This awareness can empower us to take authorship of our future stories. The most obvious reason for preserving our stories is as a gift to future generations.