How to Create a Video Biography: A Legacy for Your Family

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Summary: This will give you the tools to create a family treasure.
Review: This book guides the reader through the process to capture the essence of a loved one. My husband and I are amazed this hasn't been done before! And it's not only for "older" family members. They've included a wonderful script of questions geared for youngsters. We've already video taped two of our children. So now their candid responses to these clever, age-appropriate questions will be seen for generations yet to come. I wish I could see what my father was like when he was a youngster. How wonderful is that?! A treasure for any family.

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Summary: This will give you the tools to create a family treasure.
Review: This book guides the reader through the process to capture the essence of a loved one. My husband and I are amazed this hasn't been done before! And it's not only for "older" family members. They've included a wonderful script of questions geared for youngsters. We've already video taped two of our children. So now their candid responses to these clever, age-appropriate questions will be seen for generations yet to come. I wish I could see what my father was like when he was a youngster. How wonderful is that?! A treasure for any family.

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Summary: An effectively thought out, easy to read, "how-to" book.
Review: This book will take you through the steps to make an effective video biography of a loved one. So far, I've done one of my father. We're going to do my uncle next week! The best part of this book is the script of questions the authors have included -- questions that are very textured, designed to produce detailed, thoughtful responses to gain insight -- and the see the personality -- of a family member. The end result is a treasure! What a great holiday gift!

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Summary: An informative book for those that need a place to start.
Review: With aging family members, it is good to know there is a guide out there for those of us that need a place to start the legacy process. While a lifetime is spent creating memories, not much time is taken sharing them any more. How to Create a Video Biography is the perfect way to get the process going. Step by step, easy to follow procedures for preparation, recording and editing the video coupled with a script of insightful questions made the life story of my mom a,'Gift', I know my daughter and eventually her family will treasure. This book is a,'Must', for those interested in making a video or just sitting down with a family member and getting the,'Story'. Not just for family elders, the script for the younger family members is probing and insightful. Something they will use to look back on as they mature. Paul E. Kissimmee, FL