“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Classic Stories on my memoir. The preparation and completion of the book was seamless in every respect and has given me and my family enormous pleasure.”
Featured Book
From Wall Street To Satellites
By J. David GreenLawrence Flinn Jr. hardly knew his father, who died a war hero toward the end of World War II. His great grandfather and grandfather built one of the largest construction companies in America. The Holland Tunnel was just one of ... their many huge projects. After obtaining a bachelor’s at Yale and a master’s at Columbia, Larry worked on Wall Street, first at Morgan Stanley and then for one of the first venture capital firms. There he discovered the nascent cable TV industry. Starting with a single, failing franchise in upstate New York, Larry ultimately grew his cable holdings to 160,000 subscribers. His big win came from branching out to satellite distribution of TV programming, a company he built from $1.7 million to more than $500 million in revenue before selling to Tele-Communications, Inc. As a result, Forbes ranked him the 120th wealthiest American in 1999. Read More
A once-in-a-lifetime experience
Most clients expect this to feel like work. Instead, they find the process enjoyable, stimulating, meaningful, and even cathartic.
Why a private memoir for your family?
A lasting bridge of wisdom for your grandchildren and future generations.
They need to know how hard you worked, the risks you took, and the values that guided your success.
“After reading my father’s biography by Classic Stories, I learned a great deal about him. Even though he passed late last June, he lives on through his book. His wisdom will last for generations in our family.”
– Bobby Ansin, son of Ron Ansin, Carrying the Message
New Book
Self-Made CEO
By Joshua M. Sklare and Michael CramerGerry Shreiber, founder, former president, CEO, and chairman of J & J Snack Foods Corporation, knows that you win the game by keeping a close eye on the details, working hard, and dreaming big. In 1971, he bought a bankrupt ... soft-pretzel bakery for $72,100—a large sum of money for him at the time—and turned the company into a billion-dollar brand. But Gerry’s life and accomplishments transcend the twisted salty treat and the world of snack foods. His many passions—animal welfare, higher education, and the State of Israel—have translated into transformative gifts, which have bettered the lives of both people and pets. Read More
“My late husband thoroughly enjoyed the experience, which he also thought was deeply meaningful for him. Our family treasured the books, which are beautiful heirlooms. Josh, Michael, and the Classic Stories team did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend them.”
-Melanie Shreiber, wife of Gerry Shreiber, Self-Made CEO
Connection. Bonding. Healing.
Some families grow apart. Bring them together around a shared heritage.
Key Team Members
Our writers include a nationally bestselling novelist, a Harvard-trained genealogist, a founder who has authored more than twenty private biographies, and a writer with a masters in English from University of Missouri, supported by editors and designers who hold every volume to the standard of the finest commercial books.
Joshua M. Sklare
President and Founder
Devin Murphy
Author
J. David Green
Executive Vice President and Author
Michael Cramer
Director of Historical Research
We all long to understand where we came from.
Doing so means looking back at our mother and father, our grandparents and beyond.
We do all the heavy lifting so you can enjoy the experience.
1. Interviews and research 2. Writing and reviews 3. Book design. 4. Heirloom printing.
Preserve your story before it is too late.
No one’s memory improves with age.
Why Classic Stories?
Twenty years. Thirty-eight books. One purpose: heirloom-quality books
A white-glove, turnkey service. Heirloom-quality books designed to last for generations. Production values worthy of your life of consequence. In-depth knowledge of history, business, culture, and politics.
“Classic Stories possesses an innate gift for engaging clients to probe the inner depths of their personal history. Then, with phenomenal skill, the Classic Stories team creates a gripping, detailed account of a life story.”
-David Oppenheimer, A Life Relived
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