Memory Books
Tell Me How It Was
A shared interview journey through the stories behind a family life
- Delivery
- A4 + US Letter · 59 pages
- Use
- Print at home or use on screen
Digital download · tax at checkout$22
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Files included
- A4 PDF · 59 pages
- US Letter PDF · 59 pages
What this helps you do
Tell Me How It Was helps a family member move beyond “tell me about your life” by offering specific questions in a thoughtful sequence. Ten sittings make the project easier to pace and give each conversation a natural stopping point.
Use the questions aloud, write together and add family-tree, photograph and keepsake pages as the story develops. The A4 and US Letter editions support a shared project rather than a one-time interrogation.
Exactly what is included
- 120 life-story questions
- 10 structured interview sittings
- Conversation and writing guidance
- Childhood, family, work, relationships and change prompts
- Family-tree and photograph pages
- Keepsake and reflection pages
- A4 and US Letter printable editions
Family interviews can stay superficial or become tiring when too many questions are asked without a comfortable structure.
One hundred twenty questions are grouped into ten sittings, with writing and keepsake pages that support a gradual shared process.
How to use it
- 01
Agree on a comfortable time and pace.
- 02
Choose one sitting rather than attempting the whole book.
- 03
Ask permission before sensitive subjects and welcome pauses.
- 04
Record names, dates and stories, then review them together.
What you get
- A4 PDF · 59 pages
- US Letter PDF · 59 pages
- Download link on the confirmation page and by email, within a minute of payment
- Print as many copies as your household needs
How to print it
- At home: any inkjet or laser printer, plain paper, print at 100% / Actual size.
- At a copy shop: upload the PDF to Staples, Office Depot, FedEx Office or a local printer; ask for single- or double-sided on 24 lb paper and a simple binding.
- On a tablet: open the PDF in any reader and write with a stylus, or just read it together.
- Large print: body text is set at 12–14 pt so older eyes can read it comfortably.
Nothing is shipped. If you would rather have a printed copy, email hello@wiserta.com and we will quote a local print option.
Practical details
Made to download, print and use.
Choose the file for your paper size, print at 100% or Actual Size, or open the PDF on a tablet. Product colours may vary slightly by screen and printer.
Read printing and download guidance- Product type
- One-time digital download
- Files
- A4 + US Letter · 59 pages
- Licence
- Personal and family use
- Delivery
- On the confirmation page and by private email link after payment
- Physical shipping
- None
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What buyers say about Wiserta
49 families have bought Wiserta printables on Etsy since May 2026, rated 5.0 out of 5. The same files are sold here, with a longer refund window. Reviews are shown as published on Etsy.
I’m a person who has done genealogy for years, but it has been through Family Tree Maker and Family Search. I am starting over with my direct ancestors with this kit, as I felt that I needed to do this on paper. The directions in the kit are very detailed and informative as to how to start the process. The forms are very helpful and straightforward. I highly recommend this kit.
Really well thought out. A great aide in helping me keep everything organized as I research my family history.
Who makes this
Made by someone who spent seven years on Family Tree Maker
Wiserta is run by Oleg Khmelnytskyi, a creative director who spent seven years at the company behind Family Tree Maker, the genealogy software used by millions of American families. Every Wiserta printable is written and laid out by hand, tested on paper, and sold directly to you. About Wiserta. Questions before or after you buy: hello@wiserta.com, answered within one business day.
Questions before you buy
Clear details about downloading, printing and using this digital product.
Which files and paper sizes are included?
The product includes the PDF editions listed in its technical details. Choose A4 or US Letter to match your paper; do not mechanically scale one edition into the other.
How should I print the pages?
Open the matching paper-size PDF and print at 100% or Actual Size. Avoid Fit to Page. You may print only the pages you need within the licence for your offer.
Can I buy and download it now?
Yes. Enter your receipt and download email on this page, accept the digital-delivery terms, then continue to Paddle’s secure checkout. Wiserta provides a private download after Paddle confirms payment.
How may I use the files?
The personal/family licence covers the purchaser and one household. Direct-care permissions appear only on offers that name them. Resale, redistribution, public upload and shared libraries are not permitted.
Is this designed to be completed in one day?
No. The 120 questions are divided into ten sittings so the conversations can stay comfortable and unhurried.
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