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.
Connection. Bonding. Healing.
Some families grow apart. Bring them together around a shared heritage.
Why a private memoir for your family?
Featured 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
“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
A once-in-life-time experience
Most clients expect this to feel like work. Instead, they find the process enjoyable, stimulating, meaningful, and even cathartic.
“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.”
– Thomas J. Volpe, Connecting My Dots
New Book
Stay the Course
By Michael Cramer and Joshua M. SklareLeonard Aronson was raised in the Mattapan section of Boston during the 1930s and ’40s, where riding the street car along Blue Hill Avenue and playing hockey were integral parts of his early education. The many lessons he learned as ... a child from his family and friends helped him navigate the world as he quickly discovered that the winds of life often take you in unintended directions. Along the way, he encountered a variety of unique personalities—presidents, prime ministers, a legendary gangster, a Nicaraguan general, a self-made billionaire, and at least one king, just to name a few. Read More
We all long to understand where we came from.
Doing so means looking back at our mother and father, our grandparents and beyond.
Preserve your story before it is too late.
No one’s memory improves with age.
Why Classic Stories?
Twenty years. Thirty-six 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. designed to last for generations. 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.”