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This Life of Mine

A Legacy Journal for Grandparents, Parents and Anyone to Preserve Memories, Mome nts & Milestones

Illustrated by Sarah Trumbauer
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Stationery & Accessories (Diary/Journal)
$19.95 US
7.46"W x 8.77"H x 0.72"D   | 20 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Mar 12, 2019 | 144 Pages | 978-1-63217-208-2
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"...a beautifully illustrated journal that gives Mom the chance to dive deep into the memories and experiences that make her life so unique."
—Seattle Times

Share life's stories and memories in this thoughtful and easy-to-use keepsake journal. This is a lovely gift to give to Mom, Dad, Grandmom, Granddad, a cherished friend, or even to yourself!

This Life of Mine includes a mix of fill-in-the-blanks, short-answer questions, list-making prompts, and ideas for simple sketches or photos to create a nuanced portrait of a person's life through reflections, memories, and stories.

Features include:
• Gorgeous hardcover keepsake journal with delicate papercut art throughout
• Acid-free, smooth paper thick enough to stand the test of time but takes pen beautifully
• Removable barcode sticker 

Contents:
• In the Beginning - Origin Story, Education, Family
• Love - Friends, Romance & Dating, Children, Animals
• Body - Vitality, Movement, Food & Drink
• Expression - Hobbies, Personal Style, Books, Music, Film/TV
• Home & Away - Home, Travel, Purpose (including Career)

This guided journal will inspire people to record the unique details and stories of their lives, both for themselves and for those they will one day leave behind.
"...a beautifully illustrated journal that gives Mom the chance to dive deep into the memories and experiences that make her life so unique. It includes questions, prompts and blank spaces to write and sketch, and will help you learn something new about the woman who helped you become the person you are today."
—Seattle Times

"...a wonderfully guided journal, perfect for adults who want to record their personal history but aren’t sure where to start."
—Vancouver Family Magazine
Anne Phyfe Palmer is an entrepreneur, writer, yoga teacher, sailor, electric bike commuter, and mother.
She left her hometown of New Orleans for the green mountains of Vermont, where she received her BA in English and Women’s Studies before heading west to Seattle and opening 8 Limbs Yoga Centers. With her guided journal series, Anne Phyfe combines her passions for self-inquiry and the written word. She lives in Seattle, and whenever possible, on the ocean.

Sarah Trumbauer is a papercut artist and illustrator living in rural eastern Pennsylvania. Her paper cuts are inspired by long walks through gardens, vintage children's books, and art nouveau patterns. Her work has been featured in international magazines, books, and stationery products. When she's not cutting paper, she can be found drinking tea, daydreaming, and reading mystery novels with her cat, Lucy.

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About

"...a beautifully illustrated journal that gives Mom the chance to dive deep into the memories and experiences that make her life so unique."
—Seattle Times

Share life's stories and memories in this thoughtful and easy-to-use keepsake journal. This is a lovely gift to give to Mom, Dad, Grandmom, Granddad, a cherished friend, or even to yourself!

This Life of Mine includes a mix of fill-in-the-blanks, short-answer questions, list-making prompts, and ideas for simple sketches or photos to create a nuanced portrait of a person's life through reflections, memories, and stories.

Features include:
• Gorgeous hardcover keepsake journal with delicate papercut art throughout
• Acid-free, smooth paper thick enough to stand the test of time but takes pen beautifully
• Removable barcode sticker 

Contents:
• In the Beginning - Origin Story, Education, Family
• Love - Friends, Romance & Dating, Children, Animals
• Body - Vitality, Movement, Food & Drink
• Expression - Hobbies, Personal Style, Books, Music, Film/TV
• Home & Away - Home, Travel, Purpose (including Career)

This guided journal will inspire people to record the unique details and stories of their lives, both for themselves and for those they will one day leave behind.

Praise

"...a beautifully illustrated journal that gives Mom the chance to dive deep into the memories and experiences that make her life so unique. It includes questions, prompts and blank spaces to write and sketch, and will help you learn something new about the woman who helped you become the person you are today."
—Seattle Times

"...a wonderfully guided journal, perfect for adults who want to record their personal history but aren’t sure where to start."
—Vancouver Family Magazine

Author

Anne Phyfe Palmer is an entrepreneur, writer, yoga teacher, sailor, electric bike commuter, and mother.
She left her hometown of New Orleans for the green mountains of Vermont, where she received her BA in English and Women’s Studies before heading west to Seattle and opening 8 Limbs Yoga Centers. With her guided journal series, Anne Phyfe combines her passions for self-inquiry and the written word. She lives in Seattle, and whenever possible, on the ocean.

Sarah Trumbauer is a papercut artist and illustrator living in rural eastern Pennsylvania. Her paper cuts are inspired by long walks through gardens, vintage children's books, and art nouveau patterns. Her work has been featured in international magazines, books, and stationery products. When she's not cutting paper, she can be found drinking tea, daydreaming, and reading mystery novels with her cat, Lucy.

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