The gift box
Beautifully wrapped and ready to hand over – with a personal dedication from you.
At your door in days
In short
What do you give someone whose story matters to you?
An occasion instead of an object. With the Life Story Book, one question a week arrives on the recipient’s phone and they answer out loud – two minutes is enough. Nothing to write, nothing to type, nothing to phrase. A few months later it becomes a matte 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcover book, a one-time purchase from $99, no subscription.
Why the question never gets asked
You know some things. And others only come up when you ask.
You know their voice, their habits, perhaps even the stories that have long been part of the family. But what occupied them when they were young? Which people shaped them? When did they have to be brave, rethink things or begin again? Not every memory finds its way into conversation on its own. Not because it is secret – but because everyday life rarely asks the right questions.
A Meminto turns that into a conversation that gets to stay: in their words, for the people who love them.
From someone who gave it
What happened afterwards
My daughter asked me to write down my memories. I ended up at Meminto, I can only highly recommend, was very well advised and the success was a great book which my daughter now holds in her hands.
Choose the right beginning
A Father’s Day that stays with you.
Whether they tell their own story or you write for them together: Father’s Day is the beginning, not the deadline.
They tell how it really was
With the Life Story Book they tell how it really was – from their youth to their first work to the people and moments that shaped them. One question a week, happily spoken over the phone.
The family writes for them
Or you write for them: in the Book for Mom & Dad, you collect your favorite moments together.
For people who are hard to buy for
Some gifts surprise us precisely because they are so personal.
From Father’s Day to a Life Story Book
You are not giving a finished book. You are giving the frame to preserve his stories.
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.
6 of more than 300
Hundreds of questions available
Questions that make room for memories.
Every memory can be a beginning.
- 01
What was your life like when you were the age I am now?
- 02
What are you most proud of in your life?
- 03
Which memory do you especially like telling in the family – and why does it mean so much to you?
- 04
What do you most want to pass on to your grandchildren?
Gift formats
Three ways to give the beginning of a story.
Choose what fits the moment: something to hand over, something to print, or something delivered at the time you choose.
The voucher
For anyone who wants to wrap their gift beautifully themselves.
Print instantly
The e-card
Your personal message arrives digitally – together with access to the book project.
Available instantly
Our recommendation
The right books for this occasion.
Whether Dad tells his own story or you write it together for him: choose the book that fits your Father’s Day.
Life Story Book
A whole life story, kept forever.
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Book for Mom & Dad
From all of you, for Mom and Dad.
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For Christians
A life story that makes room for faith.
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Still deciding? Find the right starting point
A quick comparison helps you choose the book that matches the person, the occasion, and who will tell the story.
| Book | Best fit when | For whom | Choose this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Story Book | Dad tells his own story – at his own pace and in his own words. | Parents and grandparents who should finally tell their story – or anyone looking back on their own. | Choose this book |
| Book for Mom & Dad | You collect your favorite memories with Dad and your family together. | Adult children who want to show Mom, Dad or both what those shared years meant to them. | Choose this book |
| For Christians | Dad or Grandpa preserves his life story and faith journey for the family. | People and families who want to preserve a life story and faith journey together. | Choose this book |
Video comingVideo: a phone scans the QR code on a book page – the real voice plays back
Their real voice, via QRPhoto comingThe finished matte 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcover with a photo cover, held in hand
Premium 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcoverPhoto comingAn open spread: a cleanly set chapter, a photo, and a QR code
Layout includedPhoto comingAn older person calmly tells a memory into their phone
No typing neededPhoto comingThe family looking at the finished book together – a gift that stays
A gift that staysThe Life Story Book
A whole life story, made to be held
For Mom, Dad, or a grandparent: give the beginning of a story that grows week by week – and stays as a book made just for them.
4.8/5 TrustScore
Starting at $99
One-time purchase · no subscription · 30-day money-back guarantee
Included in every plan:
- Weekly questions by text, email, or phone
- Two years to tell the story – no rush
- Matte 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcover, full-colour print across hundreds of pages
- Write together – the whole family joins in
- Real voice & videos via QR code
- A beautifully designed book – almost fully automated by Meminto
Different plans, more pages, extra copies, and gift options—all at checkout.
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Loved by thousands of families
Proud fathers who will never be forgotten.
4.8 / 5
“My daughter asked me to write something down about my youth and her grandparents. I came across Meminto. It’s a great way to write everything down. A memoir like this also clarifies things for oneself. The customer service is first class. I can only recommend Meminto.
“My son asked me to write down my story, but I didn’t know how to begin. Then he gave me a Meminto for Christmas, and I was able to write down everything that came to mind in just a few weeks.
“My daughter gave me the book so that I could write down my life for my grandchildren. I wrote the whole book on my smartphone and am amazed at how well it worked despite the small display.
“My daughter asked me to write down my memories. I ended up at Meminto, I can only highly recommend, was very well advised and the success was a great book which my daughter now holds in her hands.
Frequently asked questions
My father says his life is “nothing special”.
Many people say that – and that is exactly what makes the first question so surprising. Meminto asks questions that bring out memories they did not even know they wanted to tell. Often it is the ordinary moments that mean the most.
What does the book cost?
From $99 including a premium hardcover with up to 100 pages. Additional copies for siblings cost less.
What is the difference between the Life Story Book and the Book for Mom & Dad?
With the Life Story Book, they tell their own story – in their words, in their own way. The Book for Mom & Dad turns the perspective around: the children write together for their parents and collect their own memories and favorite moments with them. Both books fit Father’s Day – depending on who should tell the story.
Can I give the book to my stepfather, grandfather or another father figure?
Absolutely. A Meminto fits anyone whose story is worth preserving – regardless of the role they play in your family. Many people give it to grandfathers, stepfathers, foster fathers or other important men in their lives.
What if they do not like writing?
They do not have to write at all. With Meminto, they can simply speak their answers – through the app, by email or by phone. Two minutes is enough for a memory. Meminto turns the spoken word into text they can adjust afterwards if they wish.
Can siblings give a book together?
Yes, that is one of the loveliest ways to do it. You can give the book together and share the cost. At checkout, you can order the book as a gift – with a personal dedication from all of you.
When should I order at the latest for the book to arrive by Father’s Day?
You are not giving a finished book, but the beginning of a book project. The gift box or voucher arrives in time – they then begin telling at their own pace. If you want to hand over the physical gift box, we recommend ordering at least one week before Father’s Day. The e-card arrives immediately, even at the last minute.
Can they decide which questions to answer?
Yes. Every question can be adapted, skipped or replaced with one of your own. They decide what they want to tell – and what they do not. Meminto provides the structure; the story remains theirs.
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.
Meminto as an app:
Begin today. Create an heirloom
Begin with the nine-question mini book – and watch your answers become a story that lasts.
- Starting at $99 · one-time purchase · no subscription
- 30-day money-back guarantee