LifeCatching: the art of saving and sharing memories

LifeCatching is the first book to take a comprehenive look at the many ways that people save personal histories. It provides practical tips and real life anecdotes which demonstrate that family stories and expereiences are as much a part of the family's wealth as material assets. In today's multimedia world, LifeCatching finds easy and creative opportunities: organize photos and memorabilia to tell a story, use audio and video recordings to capture family history and apply popular hobiies like scrapbooking and genealogy research. After reading LifeCatching, everyone agrees that there is no better time that the present to give the past a future.

Barbara Tabach is a personal historian who works with individuals and groups to capture, archive and share their histories. Her other non-fiction writing includes articles for Bridal Guide and Vows magazines, a booklet called Life Celebrations for the funeral industry and educational scripts about historic events and people. Polly Clark works in the book publishing industry developing titles of importance to the Midwest region of the country. She has participated in the restoration of a historic Iowa hotel and development of a museum.