Think you don't have stories to tell? Of course you do. Everyone does!

In this book you will learn how to:

• Tell your family stories
• Enhance your stories by adding photos and details
• Leave a legacy, not a burden
• Identify mystery photos
• Investigate family legends
• Dig deeper & climb higher on your family tree

Do as much or as little as you like!

Each section includes activity choices:

• Low effort (Do this if nothing else.)
• Medium effort (Your family will thank you.)
• High effort (Ask for help if you need it.)

A professional organizer and genealogist helps you tell the stories of your photos, family, and things.

“At last, a clear, easy to read, and engaging book that will help you uncover the stories hiding in your family photo collection. Hazel brings to life her own stories and takes the mystery out of genealogy research. This book is an excellent resource for anyone ready to tackle this project and meets the promise Hazel makes in her introduction: I’ve never met a person who didn’t have a story worth telling. Everyone has a story, and this book will help you tell yours!" - Cathi Nelson — CEO / Founder of The Photo Managers

Contents

Introduction

• Who is this book for?
• What's a photo without the story?
• And what are names and dates without photos?
• Digging deeper H

Part 1: Tell Your Family Stories

• Why tell your stories?
• How to add stories to your photos
• PHOTO STORY: Like Mother, Like Daughter
• Identifying mystery photos
• PHOTO STORY: Gone But Not Forgotten

• Why add photos?
• How to add photos to your stories
• PHOTO STORY: Family Resemblances
• Organize your photos
• Are your files backed up?
• Where to find more photos

• Why genealogy?
• How to get started with genealogy
• PHOTO STORY: The Charity Cook Book
• Genealogy is for everybody!
• Puzzling out your family history
• Organize your family history
• PHOTO STORY: Skeletons in the Closet
• Genealogy research at any budget
• Climbing your never-ending family tree
• Hit a brick wall?
• What if nobody else cares?
• PHOTO STORY: The Gangster Hideout

• Why leave a legacy?
• How to leave a legacy
• Tell the stories of your things, too!
• PHOTO STORY: Mom's Punch Bowl
• 5 questions to ask yourself
• Sorry, your kids don't want your stuff
• PHOTO STORY: Mom's Good Silverware

• Why be resourceful?
• How to find resources
• Internet search tips
• Knowledge, inspiration & assistance
• Org41ife resources