A closer connection. A family memoir.
Get closer.
Make a memoir.
Together.
Turn 6 conversations with your parent or grandparent into a family memoir. Retold suggests what to ask as you talk, then does the writing — so you can focus on getting to know them.
6 conversations20 minutes eachAround 2 hours together
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You“Wait. You had a motorcycle?”
Dad“Oh, sweetheart. You never asked.”
You already call. Now, get a little closer.
A memoir is the keepsake.
Getting to know them is the gift.
Their first home away from home. The night they fell in love. The details you’ve never thought to ask about. Get to know the person behind the stories. Then keep those memories in a book your family can return to.
Six conversations.
A clear path to your memoir.
One topic, three starting questions, and thoughtful help along the way.
No research to do. No chapters to write. Just time to be curious.
The night you met
Conversation 2 of 6Recording · 12:14
Live transcript
Speaker 1How did you and Mom meet?
Speaker 2At a disco. I nearly didn’t go.
Speaker 1What changed your mind?
Speaker 2A friend talked me into it. Then I saw her.
A little deeper
Ask aloud, if you like
What song was playing?
Who asked whom to dance?
The night you met
Conversation 2 of 6Recording · 12:14
Live transcript
Speaker 1How did you and Mom meet?
Speaker 2At a disco. I nearly didn’t go.
Speaker 1What changed your mind?
Speaker 2A friend talked me into it. Then I saw her.
A little deeper
Ask aloud, if you like
What song was playing?
Who asked whom to dance?
A plan built around their life
Start wide.
Then follow their story.
Your first conversation explores the people, places, and turning points in their life.
From there, Retold’s AI uses what they’ve shared to choose where to go deeper next. Each session comes with a topic and three questions to get you started.
You can always follow a different thread. The plan adapts to your conversations.
Dad’s memoir
Your conversations
The next five topics take shape as you talk.
The right follow-up, at the right moment
Go beyond
“And then what?”
As you record, Retold’s AI follows the conversation and suggests questions on your screen. The song playing. The first words. The little detail that brings it all back.
See a question you like? Ask it aloud, in your own words. There’s nothing to tap. If the conversation is flowing, keep going — there’s no script to stick to and no AI voice interrupting.
Follow-up suggestions are included. Use them whenever you want a little inspiration.
Live transcript
- Speaker 1
How did you and Mom meet?
- Speaker 2
At a disco. I nearly didn’t go.
- Speaker 1
What changed your mind?
- Speaker 2
A friend talked me into it. Then I saw her.
Ask aloud, if you like.
- What song was playing?
- Who asked whom to dance?
- What first caught your eye about her?
Suggestions follow what they say, moment by moment.
A finish line you can picture
You’ve had the talks.
We’ll find the chapters.
After your six conversations, Retold brings the important moments and unexpected details into a concise written memoir, with a proposed set of chapters.
Review the draft together. Add the photos that belong with each chapter. When you’re happy with the words and pictures, approve your book for printing.
A thoughtful selection of their stories, made to be read and shared. Every original conversation stays saved, too.
6 conversations complete
A first draft of their story
- 01The house with the blue door
Childhood, family, and a place to belong
- 02A bag packed at nineteen
The first brave step into a life of their own
- 03The night they nearly stayed home
A disco, a borrowed shirt, and the start of a family
- 04What matters, looking back
The people and lessons they want to pass on
Example chapters. Yours come from your conversations.
- 1 Review the words
- 2 Add your photos
- 3 Approve & print
The setup is simple
Open your browser.
Make time for each other.
Agree to record before you begin. Nothing for your parent to install.
In the same room
Open Retold on your phone or laptop. Set it between you, allow microphone access, and press Record.
On a call, miles apart
Call on speakerphone. Open Retold on a second phone or laptop nearby to record both sides of the conversation.
A family story, made to keep.More than a book of memories
The big milestones.
The little surprises.
A book you’ll open again.
A concise, illustrated memoir of the moments that made them who they are. The milestones belong here. So does the song playing when they fell in love.
Their life, in their words
We shape the conversations into a focused chapter draft. You review it together before adding the photos.
Both your voices, kept together
Alongside the book, keep the original recordings — the laugh, the pause, and your surprised “you did what?”
A hardcover for your family
Add pictures to the chapters, check the finished book, and approve it for print. Your hardcover is included.
The most important part is you
They don’t need
another app.
They just need you.
Nothing for them to download. No prompts for them to fill out. No AI voice asking about their childhood.
You won’t be taking notes or thinking three questions ahead. Retold remembers the threads, offers a nudge when you want one, and handles the writing afterward. You get to listen, laugh, and be there.
For parents, grandparents, and the people
whose stories made you who you are.
A small beginning. A lasting gift.
Six conversations.
A few family photos.
Something lasting.
Everything you need to turn time together into a family memoir. You bring the stories and photos. Retold helps with the questions and writing.
- 6 guided conversations, around 20 minutes each
- A personal session plan that adapts to their stories
- Suggested questions while you talk, included in your plan
- A chapter draft to review and finish with your photos
- One printed hardcover, plus your original recordings
A few things you might be wondering
Good questions.
Honest answers.
Does my parent need to use an app?
No. You open Retold in a browser on your phone or laptop. Your parent simply talks with you. There’s nothing for them to install, learn, or write. Agree to recording together before starting, then allow your browser to use your microphone.
What if I don’t know what to ask?
Each session starts with a topic and three questions. As you record, Retold analyzes the conversation and suggests follow-ups based on what your parent has just said. These suggestions are included in your plan, with no extra charge. Ask one aloud when you need inspiration, or ignore the screen when you’re having a good conversation.
Are they talking to me, or to AI?
To you. AI helps prepare questions, suggest follow-ups on your screen, and turn conversations into written stories. It doesn’t speak for you or for your parent. The recordings keep your actual conversation, with both your real voices.
We live far apart. Can we still do this?
Yes. Put your call on speakerphone, then open Retold on a second phone or laptop nearby. Its browser microphone records both voices from the room. Retold doesn’t join the call or connect directly to your calling app. Keep the room quiet and both voices audible, and make sure your parent knows you’re recording.
How much time does this actually take?
There are 6 conversations, designed for around 20 minutes each. You can keep talking if a story needs more time. Weekly conversations take roughly six weeks; every other week takes about three months. Afterward, set aside time to review the chapters and choose your photos. Printing follows your final approval; those examples describe the conversation schedule, not a delivery deadline.
Are the six topics the same for everyone?
No. The first conversation explores their life. Retold uses what you discover to suggest the topics and priorities for later sessions, then adapts again as you go. If a story about a first job leads to an unexpected adventure, there’s room to follow it. Your dashboard shows what you’ve completed and what’s coming next.
Will six conversations really be enough?
The aim is a meaningful, readable memoir, with the key milestones and vivid details — not an account of every year. A first exploration helps identify what matters; focused sessions and follow-ups help bring those stories to life. You review the chapter draft before it becomes a book, and all the original conversations remain saved.
What do we need to do before it’s printed?
After your sixth conversation, Retold proposes written chapters. Review the text, then upload the family photographs you’d like beside each chapter. Check the words and pictures together and give your approval before the book goes to print. You don’t have to write the memoir yourself.
Who can see our family’s stories?
Your recordings, stories, and photos are private to your account. You can share the finished book with your family. Before recording, make sure everyone agrees. You can delete an unsubmitted memoir from your dashboard.
Who can I make a memoir with?
A parent, grandparent, partner, or anyone whose life you’d love to understand better. Retold is designed around a person and their stories, wherever your family’s story begins.
How do I get started?
Create your own account, tell us who the gift is for, and pay securely with Stripe. You’ll manage the conversations from your account; your parent or grandparent doesn’t need a login. Open the first topic, ask a question, and press record. Retold suggests follow-up questions while you talk and saves the conversation for your memoir.
A book to keep. Time together to remember.
Make your next call
the start of something.
Six conversations. Stories you haven’t heard. A memoir you made together.
You bring the curiosity. Retold helps with the rest.