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by Judith Levy (Author)
"Great-Grandmother Remembers: A Timeless Keepsake for Generations"
Celebrate the special great-grandmother in your life this Mother's Day with Great-Grandmother Remembers, a beautifully illustrated keepsake book that captures family history, cherished memories, and words of wisdom. Written by bestselling author Judith Levy, the creator of the original fill-in memory books, this heartfelt gift is designed to be a treasured heirloom, passed down through the generations.With simple prompts and plenty of space for family photos, Great-Grandmother Remembers invites great-grandmothers to record everything from their family tree to favorite recipes, unforgettable moments, and life lessons. This isn't just a book-it's an opportunity for the whole family to join in and bond over shared memories, ensuring that these important stories are preserved for future generations. Judy Levy's bestselling books have sold millions of copies, and her unique approach to preserving family history has touched countless lives. Great-Grandmother Remembers builds on this legacy, offering a meaningful way for families to document their matriarch's life and experiences. Whether your great-grandmother is near or far, this keepsake is a gift that will bring generations together and ensure that her legacy is celebrated for years to come. Coming to you on Mother's Day 2025, Great-Grandmother Remembers is the perfect gift to honor the incredible women who shape our families.Author Biography
Judith Levy and her husband have raised three daughters, and now have five grandchildren. Telling them how their grandparents met comes easily for Levy; she's a natural storyteller with a quick wit and an engaging sense of humor. Blessed with the gift of gab, Levy was surprised to discover, while attending a memoir-writing course at Florida Atlantic University some 40 years ago, that not all grandmothers have family tales tripping off their tongues. She reports: "When I came into the class, the room was loaded with grandparents who wanted to put their memories down for their grandchildren. But I could see that they were having trouble doing it, because they weren't writers ."
That realization led to a best-selling book, Grandmother Remembers: A Written Heirloom for My Grandchild. The book has spawned a series of related books. Grandmother Remembers is essentially "a baby book backwards," as Levy puts it. An illustrated album, it has spaces for photographs, but its pages are mainly filled with writing prompts to help a grandmother put down her memories on paper for posterity.As much as her books are predicated on the importance of writing down memories, Levy admits that actions are ultimately more important than words. She advises grandparents to make memories with their grandchildren by doing things with them.
Judith Levy and her late husband, Herb, were named Grandparents of the year in 2007 for the state of Florida.
