About the book
The life story book for every Panjabi home.
Thoughtfully designed to help your parents and grandparents share the memories, moments and milestones that shaped their lives in Panjab – and the journey that brought your family to where it is today.
Inside, you’ll find gentle life-story questions that open up meaningful conversations, spaces for treasured photographs, and bilingual prompts (English, Romanised Panjabi and Gurmukhi) so your loved one can read each question in the language that feels most natural.
Whether you’re guiding an elder through the questions or writing down their stories on their behalf, this life story book becomes a lasting heirloom for future generations. A meaningful gift to bring your family closer, one story at a time.
Dimensions & Paper Quality
Book size: 154mm x 216mm (A5)
108 pages printed on premium 140gsm paper for a beautifully thick, smooth writing experience.
Hardback, casebound cover with a 2.4mm board, giving it a durable, heirloom-quality feel.
Book size: 154mm x 216mm (A5)
108 pages printed on premium 140gsm paper for a beautifully thick, smooth writing experience.
Hardback, casebound cover with a 2.4mm board, giving it a durable, heirloom-quality feel.
What's Inside?
- Thoughtful life-story questions covering childhood in Panjab, family traditions, migration journeys and the moments that shaped your loved one’s life
- Bilingual prompts: English, Romanised Panjabi and Gurmukhi
- Space to record answers, translate or paraphrase responses and add your own notes
- Dedicated photo spaces to preserve treasured memories
- Sections for family history, milestones and personal reflections
- A chapter designed to help you fill the book together through guided conversations
- Keepsake pages for handwriting, messages and memories to pass down
Shipping & Returns
UK: £4.00 - 1–2 working days
USA & Canada: $30 - 5–7 working days
Australia: $40 - 7–10 working days
All orders are fully tracked.
Each book is personalised, so please allow up to 3 working days for dispatch before shipping.
From conversation to keepsake.
1. Start the conversation
Sit with your parent or grandparent and guide them through the questions together. You can write their answers or simply listen as they share their memories.
2. Capture their memories
Record their memories in their own words - in Panjabi, English, or both. Add photographs and keepsakes that bring their story to life.
3. Create a family treasure
When it’s complete, you’ll have a book that captures their life story - something your family can pass down for generations.
1. Start the conversation
Sit with your parent or grandparent and guide them through the questions together. You can write their answers or simply listen as they share their memories.
2. Capture their memories
Record their memories in their own words - in Panjabi, English, or both. Add photographs and keepsakes that bring their story to life.
3. Create a family treasure
When it’s complete, you’ll have a book that captures their life story - something your family can pass down for generations.
Everything you need to preserve their story.
Personalised cover
Personalised with your parent or grandparent’s name - turning their story into a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Guided life chapters
9 chapters that guide their story - from childhood in Panjab to family, marriage, migration, and the life they built.
English & Panjabi prompts
Thoughtful prompts in English, Romanised Panjabi and Gurmukhi - so they can answer in the language that feels natural.
Written together
A gift that becomes more meaningful with time - their life story, preserved for your family.
Space for memories
Space for handwritten memories, photographs, and the moments that shaped your family.
Rooted in Panjabi heritage
Created to honour Panjabi heritage and the generation who carried it across the world.
Personalised cover
Personalised with your parent or grandparent’s name - turning their story into a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Guided life chapters
9 chapters that guide their story - from childhood in Panjab to family, marriage, migration, and the life they built.
English & Panjabi prompts
Thoughtful prompts in English, Romanised Panjabi and Gurmukhi - so they can answer in the language that feels natural.
Written together
A gift that becomes more meaningful with time - their life story, preserved for your family.
Space for memories
Space for handwritten memories, photographs, and the moments that shaped your family.
Rooted in Panjabi heritage
Created to honour Panjabi heritage and the generation who carried it across the world.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Do my parents or grandparents need to fill this out themselves?
Not at all. Most families complete the book together. You can sit with your parent or grandparent, ask the questions aloud, and write down their answers as they share their memories. It’s all about creating space for those stories to be told.
Is the book meant for one person or a whole family?
The book is designed to tell the story of one person - usually a parent or grandparent. Their name appears on the cover, and the questions guide them through their life story from childhood to the present day. Many families choose to create separate books for different relatives so each story can be preserved individually.
Can I add more than one name to the cover?
The book is designed to tell the story of one person, so the cover is personalised with a single name - usually a parent or grandparent. This helps keep the story focused on their life journey.
If you’d like to preserve the stories of multiple family members, many families choose to create a separate book for each person. 2 Guided Lifestory Books includes two books instead of one and saves £5 - perfect for capturing the stories of both parents or grandparents.
What kind of things does the book ask?
The questions explore meaningful chapters of life - childhood, family traditions, marriage, migration, raising children, and the experiences that shaped them. The aim is to capture the stories and memories that might otherwise fade with time.
Is the book written in Panjabi or English?
Each question appears in English, Romanised Panjabi, and Gurmukhi. This allows your parent or grandparent to read the prompts in the format that feels most natural, and answer in Panjabi, English, or a mix of both.
What if my parent says they don’t have any interesting stories?
That’s very common at first. Many parents and grandparents don’t realise how meaningful their memories are to the next generation. The questions are designed to gently unlock stories about childhood, traditions, migration, and life lessons that might otherwise never be shared.
Do we need to complete every question?
Not at all. The book is designed to be flexible. You can move through the questions at your own pace and focus on the stories that feel most meaningful. Some families complete it over weeks, while others return to it over months or years.
Is it suitable for any religion or background?
Yes. The book celebrates Panjabi heritage and shared experiences across generations, but it isn’t tied to any specific religion. Families from many different backgrounds have found it meaningful.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We currently ship from the UK to the UK, United States, Canada and Australia. Shipping options and delivery times for your location can be found here.