Wow! How lucky you are to have such a rich family history with all the stories and lore to go along with it. No wonder you’re a writer! I of course think the best way to preserve these kinds of memories is through a documentary movie. Pictures, letters, etc. can come alive through the “Ken Burns effect.” A fictionalized version, either in novel or movie form, would allow for more drama, but I prefer the more truthful, honest depictions of the past as you’ve done in this essay. 🤗
Wow! How lucky you are to have such a rich family history with all the stories and lore to go along with it. No wonder you’re a writer! I of course think the best way to preserve these kinds of memories is through a documentary movie. Pictures, letters, etc. can come alive through the “Ken Burns effect.” A fictionalized version, either in novel or movie form, would allow for more drama, but I prefer the more truthful, honest depictions of the past as you’ve done in this essay. 🤗
Thanks for reading and commenting.. I'm writing a cycle of short stories based on the family lore. Stay tuned.