Legacy Letters from Your Heart: How to Find Peace of Mind by Leaving a Piece of Your Mind

How will you be remembered when you are gone? What can you leave your friends and family as a sign of your love, values, and words of wisdom? The ancient tradition of legacy letters, originally called ethical wills, provides a way for readers to share what is important to them and to be remembered by future generations. This book explains simple, straight-forward ways to write a cherished legacy letter to leave for family and friends. It may include personal values, family history, life lessons and achievements, and hopes for the future. A legacy letter is neither legal nor financial, but to loved ones, it is priceless. After years of teaching memoir writing and legacy letters, Beth LaMie guides readers on how to write from their heart to leave a lasting legacy of comfort that endures long after they have passed. She urges people to act now before the opportunity is lost. By following the suggestions in this book, readers can find peace of mind by leaving a piece of their mind.

Beth LaMie is a personal historian, author, and international speaker who helps people capture their own heritage in legacy letters and family stories. She shares her message through speaking engagements, teleclasses, newsletters, and blogs. Beth is an active member of APH, the Association of Personal Historians, www.personalhistorians.org. She can be reached at Beth@bethlamie.com.