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A client of ours lived with that question for years. As an only child, she was the sole keeper of her parents' stories of how they survived the Warsaw Ghetto against all odds, and she felt the weight of that every day, not knowing what to do with them. She contacted me to see if we could help, and over the course of our work together, those stories finally found a home in her Life Story book. She later told Hadassah Magazine : "It is a masterpiece. It was the best gift I coul

We recently returned from a trip to the U.S., and the same theme kept surfacing in conversations with people across generations. Again and again, we heard about children who had gifted their parents a Storyworth subscription. The intention was meaningful. The appreciation was genuine. The desire to follow through was real. But when we asked how it was going, the answer was often the same: they hadn’t finished - and many hadn’t truly begun. What we heard wasn’t reluctance to s

As the sun goes down tonight and we light the first candle of Chanukah, many of us will think about the traditions that have kept our families connected. At 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺, we are passionate about helping families pass those stories and traditions on to future generations. To help you do that, we've put together a small gift: 𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝟴-𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗸𝗮𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝘁 — a simple guide to add more meaning to the holiday. Inside, you’ll

Finding the right person to help tell your story matters. Whether you're preserving family history, honoring a loved one's legacy, or sharing your own journey, you need someone who understands your background and knows how to guide you through a meaningful process. Many families search for an English-speaking memoir writer in Israel—but here's what surprises most people: you don't need to live in Israel to work with us. In fact, if you're based in the United States, working

We are absolutely thrilled and deeply honored to share that Capture Your Story has been featured in the latest issue of Hadassah Magazine ! As a publication that represents such a pillar of the Jewish community, this recognition is incredibly meaningful to our entire team. It’s a wonderful validation of our mission: helping families preserve their unique legacies and connect with their heritage. We invite you to read the full article right here: https://www.hadassahmagazine.

We’re excited to kick off a new series introducing you to the talented writers behind Capture Your Story—the people who help bring our...

Why it’s time to stop waiting and start preserving the stories that matter Lately, I’ve been hearing the same thing from so many...

Here in Israel, we celebrate Yom HaMishpacha — a day to honor the whole family. But many of us still have mothers, grandmothers, or...

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on this question. A few possibilities come to mind: -To my children, so they can see the choices and...

In times of uncertainty and challenge, when the world feels more turbulent than usual, the value of family and our connection to our...

In this episode of CRESCENDO, you’ll meet Ilana Sinclair, founder of Capture Your Story, a business dedicated to preserving individuals'...

Deciding to capture your life's narrative in book form is a monumental decision. You're preparing to entrust your precious memories and...

Travel has a unique way of etching itself into our memories, shaping our identities, and weaving through the tales we pass on from one...

"I have been working with Ilana from Capture Your Story for the last year, putting in writing my father’s life story. My father suffers...

"We could not be more pleased with the entire process and had such a great time working with you to bring my mom’s book to life, enabling...

Memoirs are more than just a collection of happy memories; they are a reflection of the full spectrum of human experience. While it may...

In an era when brick-and-mortar bookstores are closing their doors, a surprising trend is on the rise: the popularity of memoirs and...

At Capture Your Story, we understand the importance of preserving memories, especially for individuals facing the challenges of dementia....