Best Gift for a Griever

Book of Stories

The gift of stories

Following a death, stories are openly and abundantly shared, as we reflect and reminisce. But so often, those who crave these stories the most are deep in a heavy haze of grief and unable to focus or retain what is shared. 

When we lose someone, stories are the greatest gift we are left with. It is the stories and memories that honor the life that was lived. It is the stories that keep us connected. Capturing these stories - the toasts, the tributes, the funny anecdotes - allows loved ones to revisit those moments over and over again.

By purchasing a Book of Stories, we will help you easily capture individual stories of your loved ones from friends and family. These stories will then be compiled into a keepsake book to read and share for generations to come.

Flowers are temporary. Stories are forever.

Each book is 6” x 8.5” and is made with a linen cover and gold embossed spine. It comes with a protective dust jacket. Due to the custom nature of each book, your Book of Stories will take approximately 4 weeks to arrive.

How it Works

Looking to support a grieving friend? Skip the flowers and purchase a Book of Stories instead. 

Questions? Check out our FAQ page or send us an email to stories@forcedjoyproject.com

TESTIMONIALS

"The Book of Stories is the perfect way to honor your late loved one and keep everyone’s favorite stories of them on hand for whenever you need it. The completed book is amazing and will be cherished for generations!” - Kara g.

“When my husband died, I was desperate to capture the stories friends and family shared about him. Unfortunately, all online book-making applications are photo-heavy and do not make it easy to memorialize anything more than captions. The Forced Joy Project’s “Book of Stories” was exactly what I was looking for. Dana was wonderful to work with and the book exceeded all my expectations.” - Mary

“We thought we would only be able to read about two stories a day because of how emotionally overwhelming it would be. But, much to my surprise, I read through the whole book in one sitting. What a blessing you have bestowed upon us. Thank you for taking a subject so painful and gut wrenching and making it a collection of smiles, laughter and love. You have done a wonderful thing through the Forced Joy Project.” - Elaine D.