Book excerpt: This personal and unique gift expresses the elegant sentiment to your loved one: This Family Channel Seal of Quality-winning gift says to someone whose story you want to know: Your life is important to me. I value who you are. Please tell me more. It invites your mother or father, a grandparent, favorite aunt or uncle, or special friend to share memories, facts, perspectives, beliefs, knowledge, and wisdom gained from a lifetime of experience. Hundreds of gentle questions encourage thoughtful responses. When complete, it's a priceless heirloom for future generations. "Your life is important to me. I value where you've been, what you've done and who you are. Please tell me more." The recipient is invited to write his or her life story and perspective by answering almost 500 thought-provoking questions right in the book. Perfect gift for almost any occasion -- holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's and Father's Days, weddings, baby and bridal showers, Grandparents' Day, graduation, Valentine's Day, family reunions, etc. Shows honor, respect and loving interest in the life of the person to whom it is given. Assists a person in telling his or her life story and philosophy easily and quickly, guiding every step of the way with a comprehensive series of gentle questions. Passes along wisdom and knowledge gained from life experience. Richly restores and preserves special memories and perspectives while there is still time. Strengthens bonds with loved ones by providing a deeper understanding in the present. Instills lasting appreciation for family heritage, legacies and traditions by memorializing the storied past. Enhances personal growth through the therapeutic value of introspection. Becomes a timeless and priceless heirloom to be treasured for generations. Keeps on giving.