Introduction: Surveying the landscape
Part one: Laying the foundation. Preparing the groundwork: why write your life story?
Creating the blueprint: ways people tell their stories
Laying the first brick: preparing to write your life story
The big picture: perceiving with all the senses
Self-expression: your personal style
The hero of your domain: viewpoint and perspective
Shared rooms: interviewing others who were along for the journey
Secrets in the cellar: digging up old memories
Appraisals and repairs: healing through writing
Bringing down the house: using humor in your writing
Scaffolding: building the story from the inside out
Reaching beyond yourself: multiple perspectives
Part two: Building the walls. Legacy theme 1: forks in the road
Legacy theme 2: my family, my self
Legacy theme 3: the meaning of wealth
Legacy theme 4: my life's work
Legacy theme 5: self-image and well-being
Legacy theme 6: the male-female equation
Legacy theme 7: the end of life
Legacy theme 8: from secular to spiritual
Legacy theme 9: my life goals
Legacy theme 10: my legacy letter
Adding rooms: 25 additional legacy themes
Part three: Trim work. Adding the finishing touches
Street appeal: deciding on a final presentation format
Conclusion: Preparing your open house: uncorking the champagne.
