“With just one question per week, I was able to record my life story. That was a lot of fun! I am proud of my book and am already preparing the second book.”
Werner
Germany
A guided life story book
Turn a lifetime of memories into a Life Story Book your family can hold.
The questions you keep meaning to ask can become the stories your family keeps. Meminto guides a parent, grandparent—or you—through a lifetime of memories and turns every answer into a personal printed book.
One-time purchase · no subscriptionFrom $99 · one-time purchase
Excellent4.8TrustScore
- Matte 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcover
- iOS and Android app
- Answer by phone as well
- Text, voice and video
Where did you play as a child until it got dark?
And does anyone else know that?
Before the stories fade
The stories are all there. No one has written them down yet.
One day, “tell me again” can become a question no one is able to answer.
What is a Life Story Book?
A memoir becomes possible one story at a time.
A Life Story Book is a guided memory book that helps a person record the story of their life. Meminto provides thoughtful questions covering childhood, family, work, love, beliefs and defining moments. The storyteller answers in their own time; photos, words, voice and video then come together in a personal hardcover book. It works as a gift for a parent or grandparent, or as a memoir book you create for yourself.
How it works
Meminto asks the questions. All you do is answer — spoken or written, whichever feels easier.
01The questions are ready
Meminto suggests the questions that carry a life story. You can adapt, remove or add any question.
Flexibly adapt the questions.
02A question arrives
Every week, your loved one receives a new question by app, email or phone call. They simply start telling. Those who prefer writing can type.
At the pace that suits you.
03Answers become a book
Each answer becomes a chapter. Once enough has been told, the book goes to print: a matte 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcover, printed in full colour.
Memories become pages.
04The family reads, hears and sees
Every story is immediately there for the whole family. In the printed book, a QR code leads back to the real voice. The e-book can be shared worldwide.
The memory stays alive.
01Questions about your life
Meminto suggests the questions that carry a life story. You can adapt, remove or add any question.
Any question can become your own.
02A question arrives
Every week, you receive a new question by app, email or phone call. You simply start telling, or type if you would rather write down your thoughts.
At the pace that suits you.
03Answers become a book
Each answer becomes a chapter. Once enough has been told, it goes to print: a matte 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcover, in full colour. Additional copies are available on request.
Memories become pages.
04The family reads, hears and sees
Every story becomes available to others once you share it. In the printed book, a QR code leads directly to the real voice. You can share the e-book worldwide.
The memory stays alive.
Sounds doable? Then the first question is all it takes today.
4.8From $99 · one-time purchase · up to 2 years to finish
The first step is already there
You do not have to think of a question. Meminto asks them for you.
For a Life Story Book, the questions guide a person through their memories. Each one can be adjusted, skipped or replaced with your own; only the Blank Book starts completely free.
- 01
How did your parents choose your name?
- 02
What is your favourite childhood memory?
- 03
Which piece of advice stayed with you?
- 04
What would you like your great-grandchildren to remember?
Nothing is set in stone
Every question can become your own
Keep it, rewrite it, skip it, or add your own. The storyteller’s life—not a fixed questionnaire—decides what belongs in the book.
Features
Telling stories has never been easier.
Speech-to-text
Speak in any language – we turn it into text.
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Storytelling by phone
Meminto calls automatically with the next question.
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Audio & video QR
A book you can listen to.
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Simple View
One question. One clear next step.
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AI tools
Your words, gently polished.
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Collaboration
One book, many voices.
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Everyone tells it the way that comes easiest.
4.8One-time purchase · no subscription
Real Life Story Books. Real people.
They started with one question. Now they hold the story.
These are real Meminto customers and their own books—not models holding a prop.
Stories from real Meminto customers
“I felt well taken care of by Meminto. They made me feel like my project was just as important to them as it was to me. I am proud to finally hold my book in my hand.”
Anja
Germany
“Together with my son I have been able to record almost a century of history. We have created 16 books in German and seven in English. My family lives widely scattered. They were very happy.”
Viktoria
Switzerland
Your family’s book can look exactly like these.
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What arrives in the post
Look inside before you decide.
Turn the cover and look through the questions, stories and photographs that make a Life Story Book feel personal.
Hardcover, 5.8 x 8.3 inch, matte
Your Life Story
Many layout templates available
Integrate texts and media
Optional Gift Starter BoxChoose your Life Story Book
Everything the story needs, from first answer to finished book.
Start as a gift or for yourself. The global checkout lets you choose the plan, page range and extras without losing the Life Story Book you selected.
Your Life Story Book can include:
- Editable prompts covering every chapter of life
- Text, photos, voice and video memories
- Up to two years to create at your own pace
- Family collaboration based on the chosen plan
- A personalised matte 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcover
- Almost fully automated page layout
Starting at $99
4.8/5 TrustScorePlans, page ranges, extra copies and gift options are shown in checkout.
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If it doesn’t fit, you get every cent back. No discussion.
Your stories are yours
No subscription, no expiry. Recordings downloadable anytime, GDPR-compliant on EU servers.
Support until the book is finished
Real people who answer personally. Plus live webinars, a thorough help centre and a trained AI assistant that helps around the clock.
Everything you need to know about creating a Life Story Book
Clear answers for choosing, giving and creating your life story book.
What is a Life Story Book?
A Life Story Book is a guided memory book that records a person’s life through questions, stories, photos and optional audio or video. Meminto organises the material into chapters and helps turn it into a personal printed hardcover.
Who is the Meminto Life Story Book for?
It is often given to a mother, father, grandmother or grandfather, especially for a milestone birthday, retirement or Christmas. It also works for anyone who wants to write their own life story for children and grandchildren.
Do I need to be a good writer?
No. Short, natural answers are enough, and speaking can be easier than typing. You can record audio, use optional transcription and edit the result later. The memories matter more than perfect prose.
Can someone answer by phone?
Yes, through Meminto’s optional automated phone feature. After activation, the system can call at a chosen weekly time and read the next question. The feature costs extra, and transcription is a separate optional step using Meminto Credits.
What does the printed Life Story Book look like?
The finished book is a personalised matte 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcover with full-colour pages. You choose the cover, chapters and page range; audio and video can remain connected to printed stories through QR codes.
How much does a Life Story Book cost?
Life Story Book plans start at $99 as a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Plan features, page ranges, extra copies and gift options are shown transparently in checkout.
Does Meminto ship worldwide?
Yes. Meminto is developed and supported in Germany and works with worldwide printing partners so books can be printed close to their destination. Available delivery options are shown during checkout.
How is Meminto different from other life story services?
Meminto combines editable prompts, text, voice, video, family collaboration, optional phone answering and a personalised printed book. That flexibility helps the project adapt to the storyteller instead of forcing every person through the same workflow.
How does Meminto work in the browser – and is there an app?
Meminto works directly in your browser — on a computer, tablet or phone, with nothing to install. If you prefer speaking to typing, you can also use the Meminto app for iOS and Android.
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The first question is enough
The story does not need to be finished. It only needs to begin.
Give someone the invitation to tell their life—or start preserving your own today.
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