Free Starter Class
Write Your Life Story
Before It's Too Late.
In one hour, Discover how to turn your own life story—or the memories of someone you love—into a written legacy that lasts for generations.
Wednesday,
November 18, 2026
FREE TRAINING
None of us is promised tomorrow.
And when someone passes, the stories they never shared can disappear with them.
The family traditions. The hard-won wisdom. The little moments that tell us who we are and where we came from.
But those stories don't have to be lost.
Join me for a free masterclass and discover how to begin turning a lifetime of memories into a written legacy your family can treasure for generations.
Join anthropologist, Zarinah El-Amin for a unique training on life story writing and learn:
Where to start when you have a lifetime of memories and no idea how to organize them.
The stories hiding in plain sight. Why the family traditions, everyday rituals, sayings, and small moments you barely think about may be the very things future generations will treasure most.
What your memories reveal about the world you lived in. How to capture not just what happened, but the people, places, values, and ways of life that shaped who you are—or someone you love.
How to turn a lifetime into a lasting inheritance. Discover a guided path to transforming those memories into a complete written life story that future generations can know, understand, and carry forward.
No Writing Experience Needed
How to Write your Life Story and Preserve Your Family’s History
(Without Needing to Be a Great Writer)
...a free online writing class for elders and their loved ones who want to preserve their stories and family history for future generations
(no writing experience needed!)
TOTAL VALUE: $497
100% FREE to REGISTER
for a LIMITED TIME ONLY
When an elder dies,
A library burns.
— African Proverb
I know the pain of regret.
I neglected to capture my mother’s story before she passed, and I’ll never get that chance back. You don’t have to live with that regret like I do.
Real People. Real Stories. Real Legacy Books.
At Legacy Storykeepers,
we believe you don't have to be famous to have a life story worth telling.
We've helped everyday people turn their memories into books their families can treasure.
And we'd love to show you what's possible for your story.
A Personal Memoir...
Quiet real estate investor Delores Daaimah Jardan, wrote her life story at 88, detailing how she went from being an early widow to building wealth in real estate and contributing to excellence in the CA community.
A Family Legacy Anthology...
The grandaughter of "Pepe", Dr. Khabirah Yahya gathered the stories of her grandfather’s children (including her mother) into a single volume, ensuring his legacy lived on after he passed.
A Lifetime of Research...
Instead of a traditional memoir, Dr. El-Amin captured his lifetime reflections on humanity and where we’re headed — a timeless gift of wisdom for his family and community..
A Tribute to Her Son...
Former Minister of Education for Bermuda, Dr. Butterfield has authored 11 books, including one she never thought she would write. (I’ll share what changed and why it matters.)
A Mother's Memories...
Retired nurse Shakoor began documenting her spiritual and family life for her grandchildren, but when she couldn’t finish, her husband stepped in to complete it — proving a legacy can truly be a family project.
Real People. Real Stories. Real Legacy Books.
Ms. Mardeen Carrie Cassel
Ms. Cassel captured the stories of five women who “mothered” her, revealing how their love, lessons, and influence shaped the woman and mother she became.
Khabirah Yahya
Dr. Yahya brought together the memories of her grandfather's children, including her mother, to honor the man they knew and preserve his story long after his passing.
Dr. Gwen
Dr. Gwen captured the triumphs, struggles, unexpected turns, and hard-won wisdom of her remarkable journey. The kind of story future generations deserve to know.
Hon. Neletha Butterfield
Hon. Butterfield has authored 11 books, including one she never imagined she'd put on paper. What changed her mind? I'll share that story in the masterclass.
Baheejah Shakoor
Sr. Baheejah began documenting her spiritual journey and family memories for her grandchildren. When she couldn't finish, her husband stepped in to complete what she started. A beautiful reminder that legacy is something we can build together.
The time to capture your story is NOW.
Your Trainer:
ZARINAH EL-AMIN
Cultural Anthropologist, Publisher and the Founder of The Legacy StoryKeepers
People ask me why I do this. The truth is, this work didn’t start from a happy place. In 2019, my mother passed from cancer. In 2023, my father passed. I realized the truth of the saying:
‘When an elder dies, a library burns.’
Even though I’d been publishing books for more than a decade and had helped bring 85+ books to life, I thought I had more time with my parents. I was wrong.
That’s why I’m committed to helping as many families as possible create legacy books while they still can....
Meet Your Trainer:
ZARINAH EL-AMIN
Cultural Anthropologist, Publisher and the Founder of The Legacy StoryKeepers
People ask me why I do this. The truth is, this work didn’t start from a happy place. In 2019, my mother passed from cancer. In 2023, my father passed. I realized the truth of the saying:
‘When an elder dies, a library burns.’
Even though I’d been publishing books for more than a decade and had helped bring 85+ books to life, I thought I had more time with my parents. I was wrong.
That’s why I’m committed to helping as many families as possible create legacy books while they still can....
When we lose a person, we don't just lose their stories.
We lose a whole world that only they knew.
Join us.
It could just be the most meaningful hour you spend this week.
*Produced in memory of Dr. Cheryl El-Amin and Imam Abdullah El-Amin