MyHeritage launches MyStories service to turn memories into a printed keepsake book

MyHeritage, announced the launch of MyStories, a new global service that enables people to capture their personal stories in a printed book. The company says MyStories simplifies the seemingly task of writing a memoir by sending the storyteller one email per week with a question about a specific memory or milestone, such as the story of meeting one’s spouse or words of advice for future generations. The recipient replies to the emails and attaches any photos they would like to include. The questions can be modified to suit the storyteller and the focus of the book, and can be rearranged as desired. Storytellers can answer once a week over the course of a year, or at a different pace, according to their preference. When purchasing MyStories as a gift for someone else, the recipient will receive the email prompts directly.

“MyStories is an important addition to MyHeritage’s suite of family history products,” said Gilad Japhet, founder and CEO of MyHeritage. “With MyStories, anyone can be the proud author of a book that will become an heirloom for their family for many years to come. Time isn’t on our side; as the years go by, the stories of our loved ones are at risk of being lost. The time to preserve them is now. Gifting MyStories to a parent or loved one is one of the most meaningful gifts one can give, and it’s just as rewarding for the giver as it is for the recipient.”

For 21 years, MyHeritage has inspired millions of people worldwide to discover more about who they are and where they belong. While family trees, historical records, and photos are integral to family history, the stories, memories, and anecdotes that form the essence of life often go undocumented. MyStories bridges this gap by encouraging people to capture their stories and preserve them for future generations in high-quality hardcover books, ensuring their stories are cherished forever.

MyStories is currently available in English and will soon be made available in additional languages. MyStories costs $99 and includes weekly story prompts and one hardcover, full-color printed book. Shipping within the United States is free, and international shipping is also available. MyHeritage customers with a Complete or Omni subscription enjoy a loyalty discount on their purchase of MyStories. The books can be edited and customized, and additional copies can be ordered for an extra fee. Each book can also be downloaded for free as a PDF file at any time, and saved to one’s family tree on MyHeritage as a digital asset for posterity.

This service is remarkably similar to Remento, whose CEO Charlie Greene was interviewed for the Dead Pixels Society podcast in last January. Listen to Greene’s interview below: