{"product_id":"family-treasures-a-guide-for-writing-your-story-paperback","title":"Family Treasures: A Guide for Writing Your Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonna Baumgartner\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eTeddy L. McIlvain\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour life is a unique blend of experiences. And while others may know the surface events, only you remember your unseen thoughts and feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo who's the best person to write your memoir? You!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut before you start sweating that blank page or worrying about all the potential grammar pits you're sure to fall into, take a deep breath. Preserving your lifetime of memories is a valuable gift you can pass on to future generations-one that comes from the heart and requires no lofty education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do you begin? \u003ci\u003eFamily Treasures: A Guide for Writing Your Story\u003c\/i\u003e will help you release your anxieties about not making the grade and instead focus on transforming your life experiences into words on a page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Judeo-Christian Bible as a reference, author Teddy L. McIlvain offers instructions on how to write in forms other than basic prose-such as poetry, parables, and proverbs-so you have more tools to work with as you create your written legacy. As you develop your journaling practice, you will soon have a treasure of memories, self-reflection, achievements, inspiration, and direction to leave your loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeddy L. McIlvain is an entrepreneur, executive, author, educator, and national orator who has spoken to thousands of people in more than forty states and four foreign countries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn adjunct faculty member in speech communication at Texas Christian University, McIlvain is known for his storytelling skills and ability to genuinely connect with his audience and has been awarded Toastmasters International's elite Accredited Speaker designation for \"professionalism and outstanding achievement in public speaking.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMcIlvain lives with his wife, Sandy, along the shores of Lake Grapevine in Grapevine, Texas. They enjoy sailing and spending time with their two sons, their wives, and their six grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19 x 7.99 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 19, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53191537852723,"sku":"9780692515051","price":23.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/HTCLcQPFpF9780692515051_6ecf5257-7930-4474-b23b-a2ab2cc41f1c.webp?v=1775057833","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/family-treasures-a-guide-for-writing-your-story-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}