Collecting and sharing family stories is an important part of family history, not just because it preserves the information across generations but because learning our family stories can increase our faith and power to persevere.
Read about research on how family stories strengthen us in difficult times.
Watch how reading his great-grandfather’s journal changed a man’s life.
Find out more:
- Our own oceans to cross: Read a story about how her great-great grandmother’s experiences helped Rosalene endure difficult times.
- What should I ask? Find practical advice for collecting your family stories.
- Where do I start? Discover stories already on FamilySearch.org or add your own.
