We do it for you
We turn your parent’s life into a printed book. You don’t lift a finger.
There is no app for them to learn. We call your parent, guide them through warm, unhurried conversations, and hand you a finished, printed book of their stories in their own words.
A milestone birthday, an anniversary, or simply while the stories are still here
$249, start to finish, done by us. We open a few founder-run slots at a time, and we make sure your parent is comfortable before anything is charged.
A short call to plan it together. Nothing is charged until you say yes.
If the first chapter is not worth keeping, you do not pay.
Rather do it yourself? See the $45 self-guided gift
Give your parent the gift of telling their story.
In about ten minutes a day, just by talking, your parent relives their favorite memories, and they become a book your family keeps. You’ll hear stories you never knew. You’ll have their voice forever.
No typing, no tech. They just talk. You give it today, and they’re gently guided whenever they’re ready, while you follow along as their stories grow.
One-time $45, nothing renews. Traditional memoir services charge $100+ every year.
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Activation code and printable card emailed to you in minutes. Ready to give whenever you like.
- Private & secure
- No tech skills needed
- Pay once. Nothing renews
Our promise
If they can’t get started, or the first chapter doesn’t feel worth keeping, we’ll refund the $45, before the book is printed.
The joy is in the telling
MyDear isn’t homework. It’s the part of their week they look forward to.
Ten minutes a day, just talking
No typing, no tech. They answer one gentle question, and we shape it into a chapter.
Watch them light up
There’s a sparkle when someone finally asks how they met the love of their life. This gives them that, again and again.
Stay close while they remember
“How’s the book coming?” They’ll tell you about today’s chapter. Their story becomes something you share.
Hear the stories you never knew
The summer job, the first apartment, how they fell in love: they’re all still in there.
However far they get, you keep their voice
Even a handful of stories become a keepsake in their own words. Nothing is lost.
Their stories become a keepsake, and they may not want to stop
Their memories become a beautifully designed, print-ready book. Yours to keep and print at home.
Many don’t stop at one: a second book, the grandkids’ favorites, the family recipes. Once the stories start, they keep coming.
Reminiscing is one of life’s gentle pleasures. Each prompt gives your parent a reason to remember, to talk, and to feel heard. Real moments of connection, preserved in their own words.
In their own words
The question
“Where did you grow up?”
“The summer of 1962, I drove that old truck all the way to the coast…”
A glimpse from a MyDear chapter
In their own words
What families are saying
Real words from the people who gave MyDear, and the parents and grandparents who opened it.
Dad usually ignores anything I send him online, so I expected to have to walk him through it. Instead, he called me the next morning and said he’d already recorded his first story.
a gift buyer I’m not very comfortable with technology, but there really wasn’t much to figure out. I opened the page, pressed the button, and started talking.
someone who received it My biggest worry was that it would feel like homework. Mom said the questions felt more like someone sitting down and having a conversation with her.
a gift buyer My daughter has asked me to write these stories down for years. Writing always felt like too much work. Talking about them was much easier.
someone who received it The printed book lives on Mom’s coffee table. Whenever someone visits, she opens it to a different story and says, “Did you know this about me?”
a family member I liked that I could do one story at a time. There was no pressure to remember my whole life in one sitting.
someone who received it My ten-year-old asked Grandma to read her favorite chapter aloud. They ended up sitting together for almost an hour, talking about what school was like when Grandma was her age.
a family member After Grandpa passed, we realized how many questions we had never asked him. Doing this with Grandma now feels like preserving something we almost waited too long to save.
a family member
See what a finished book looks like
Pages from a MyDear book
Not ready to decide?
We’ll email you a free sample so you can see exactly what the finished book feels like. No pressure.
One email with your sample. No spam, ever.
How gifting works
You buy the gift
Secure checkout. You receive the activation code and a printable card instantly via email.
You give it when ready
Print the card or forward the email whenever you like. You control the timing.
They start their book
The activation code unlocks the full guided journey whenever they’re ready.
Simple enough for anyone to use
No tech skills required. If they can make a phone call, they can write their book.
A Daily Prompt
Every day, they get one simple memory to focus on. No overwhelm, just a clear path forward.
Just Talk
No typing needed. They press a button, tell their story, and every word is captured in their own voice.
Instant Story
Their spoken words are instantly transformed into a beautiful written chapter, ready for the book.
From a 30-day journey to a family heirloom
This journey started with helping Grandpa publish his memoir. Now you can gift the same guided experience.
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Trust & peace of mind
Secure checkout
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Private by default
Stories are private by default. Nothing is shared unless the author chooses.
Nothing renews
One payment for the full 3-month journey. No automatic charges, ever.
FAQ
How is it delivered?
We email the activation code and a printable card directly to you right after purchase. Use the code yourself, or forward the email or print the card to give whenever you like.
What if they’re not tech‑savvy?
It’s guided with simple daily prompts. They can answer in small steps, and voice input can make it feel more natural.
Can I buy it for myself?
Yes. Buy it today and redeem the activation code yourself in minutes.
What happens after 3 months?
The gift is a one-time 3-month period. When it ends, they keep everything they created, and you can always gift another 3 months.
Is voice included?
Yes, voice is included. They just talk, and if voice isn’t available on a device, they can always type.
Will I be charged again?
No. The $45 gift is a single one-time payment. Nothing renews, and there is nothing to cancel.
Make them the star of their own book
A gadget is forgotten by July. Their voice, their stories, the afternoons you spent talking: those last forever. That’s the gift. And it’s priceless.
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