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For You: My Life Memoir
Share yourself, your stories, your heritage, your beliefs, your dreams and more through over 700 prompts organized just for you, to capture all aspects of you and preserve your memories for others to discover.
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FOR YOU is your guidebook and canvas for you to pass along your moments, your memories, your thoughts, your wisdom and the special life journey that is, and will forever be, you. For you are unique, for you are loved, for you will always be remembered.
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FOR YOU is dedicated to Erik Smith and his incredible daughters. Proceeds from sales of FOR YOU are donated to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Erik Michael Smith Gift Fund.
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FOR YOU is your guidebook and canvas for you to pass along your moments, your memories, your thoughts, your wisdom and the special life journey that is, and will forever be, you. For you are unique, for you are loved, for you will always be remembered.
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FOR YOU is dedicated to Erik Smith and his incredible daughters. Proceeds from sales of FOR YOU are donated to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Erik Michael Smith Gift Fund.
254 pages, Hardcover
Published April 1, 2019
About the author
Rip Gerber
6 books13 followersRip Gerber, a Virginia native from Nashville, former plumber and Harvard MBA, delivers raw country-rock anthems and soulful ballads with authentic transparency and stories of his losses, heartache, and resilience. While Rip’s music is written from the perspective of a broken but grateful survivor, his songs resonate with fans of all ages. His upcoming album, Three-Chord Town, is scheduled for release in the fall of 2025. He has been featured in mainstream and industry press, including Forbes, The Observer, The Guardian, Entrepreneur, Americana Highways, Broadway World, and numerous other publications.
Born into a musical family—his great-great-grandfather invented the euphonium—Gerber’s journey began at the age of five, when he started playing the piano, including concerts at the Kennedy Center. After a diverse career spanning CIA analyst, Firestone factory worker, and Silicon Valley tech exec, personal tragedies in 2020, including his father’s COVID-era loss, led him to Nashville. There, music became his lifeline, transforming grief into songs of gratitude and redemption.
Drawing from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Mark Knopfler, Jackson Browne, Morgan Wallen, and Eric Church, his rebellious yet introspective style captivates fans across generations. Gerber’s debut single “Three-Chord Town” hit #1 on Amazon Music, with videos amassing 500,000+ YouTube views. His latest single, “Limited Speed,” featuring DART professional driver Zoë Barry, is set to release on July 11. He is currently recording his second album and performing in Nashville and California.
Born into a musical family—his great-great-grandfather invented the euphonium—Gerber’s journey began at the age of five, when he started playing the piano, including concerts at the Kennedy Center. After a diverse career spanning CIA analyst, Firestone factory worker, and Silicon Valley tech exec, personal tragedies in 2020, including his father’s COVID-era loss, led him to Nashville. There, music became his lifeline, transforming grief into songs of gratitude and redemption.
Drawing from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Mark Knopfler, Jackson Browne, Morgan Wallen, and Eric Church, his rebellious yet introspective style captivates fans across generations. Gerber’s debut single “Three-Chord Town” hit #1 on Amazon Music, with videos amassing 500,000+ YouTube views. His latest single, “Limited Speed,” featuring DART professional driver Zoë Barry, is set to release on July 11. He is currently recording his second album and performing in Nashville and California.
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July 18, 2022
At last there is a organized, comprehensive journal available for people who want to chronicle their lives. Thank you to Rip Gerber for making this possible with the well thought out journal, For You: My Life Memoir.
September 25, 2019
As an editor, I love working with people writing their life stories, and I believe each of us should leave our story for future generations. When I encourage people to tell their stories, I often hear "I don't know where to start." Now, that excuse doesn't work.
This book includes more than 250 pages with hundreds of prompts to organize the details of your life. Details like basic facts—my full name; events—our honeymoon/special vacation was to ___ and we ___; work—some of the people and companies I have worked for; physical attributes—some of my most distinguishing mannerisms; thoughts—the three inventions that amaze me the most; memories—the most peaceful moment in my life; beliefs—I describe my God as ___; ifs—if I had more time...; secrets—the time I was caught doing something I should not have been doing; and much, much more. There are twenty-six chapters, covering things like possessions, votes, choices, bucket list, and legacy.
I don't think anyone could or would even want to complete every prompt, but each person should go through the book and respond to the prompts that are applicable and meaningful for him or her. This is not a quick project. Ideally, you should start this early in adulthood and fill it in throughout your life. If you are already of a mature age, I would recommend that you first complete the prompts that are most significant for you or that will be easiest to do. Rather than spending ages trying to remember things from your childhood, go to the work section and complete what is fresh on your mind. If it's important to you that your children and grandchildren know your legacy, complete the prompts on your greatest accomplishments, the wisdom you want to pass down, and how you want to be remembered.
Just looking at this large book and seeing all the questions can be overwhelming, especially if you have already lived many years and have much information to add. Don't be intimidated by the magnitude of the project. Start somewhere, at the place most comfortable to you, and continue to work on it. Some sections will be easy to complete and others may be difficult. Although this is designed to gather information for your loved ones, you may find great joy in reliving memories and putting your life in perspective. Some of the prompts get to the heart of who you are and what your life means. A priceless gift to you and your loved ones.
I received a copy of the book from the author, but this voluntary review is my honest opinion.
This book includes more than 250 pages with hundreds of prompts to organize the details of your life. Details like basic facts—my full name; events—our honeymoon/special vacation was to ___ and we ___; work—some of the people and companies I have worked for; physical attributes—some of my most distinguishing mannerisms; thoughts—the three inventions that amaze me the most; memories—the most peaceful moment in my life; beliefs—I describe my God as ___; ifs—if I had more time...; secrets—the time I was caught doing something I should not have been doing; and much, much more. There are twenty-six chapters, covering things like possessions, votes, choices, bucket list, and legacy.
I don't think anyone could or would even want to complete every prompt, but each person should go through the book and respond to the prompts that are applicable and meaningful for him or her. This is not a quick project. Ideally, you should start this early in adulthood and fill it in throughout your life. If you are already of a mature age, I would recommend that you first complete the prompts that are most significant for you or that will be easiest to do. Rather than spending ages trying to remember things from your childhood, go to the work section and complete what is fresh on your mind. If it's important to you that your children and grandchildren know your legacy, complete the prompts on your greatest accomplishments, the wisdom you want to pass down, and how you want to be remembered.
Just looking at this large book and seeing all the questions can be overwhelming, especially if you have already lived many years and have much information to add. Don't be intimidated by the magnitude of the project. Start somewhere, at the place most comfortable to you, and continue to work on it. Some sections will be easy to complete and others may be difficult. Although this is designed to gather information for your loved ones, you may find great joy in reliving memories and putting your life in perspective. Some of the prompts get to the heart of who you are and what your life means. A priceless gift to you and your loved ones.
I received a copy of the book from the author, but this voluntary review is my honest opinion.
November 19, 2019
Interesting concept
For You is a starter book for writing ones memoirs. It is filled with pages of questions, comments, ideas for writing about one's life. This hard cover fill in book will help those who want to write their memoirs but am not sure where to start. Filling in the book can also trigger memories and have a grand look back at their life.
For You is a starter book for writing ones memoirs. It is filled with pages of questions, comments, ideas for writing about one's life. This hard cover fill in book will help those who want to write their memoirs but am not sure where to start. Filling in the book can also trigger memories and have a grand look back at their life.
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