--- product_id: 4335306 title: "Telling the Stories of Life through Guided Autobiography Groups" brand: "james e. birren" price: "$63.77" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4335306-telling-the-stories-of-life-through-guided-autobiography-groups store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Telling the Stories of Life through Guided Autobiography Groups **Brand:** james e. birren **Price:** $63.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Telling the Stories of Life through Guided Autobiography Groups by james e. birren - **How much does it cost?** $63.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4335306-telling-the-stories-of-life-through-guided-autobiography-groups) ## Best For - james e. birren enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted james e. birren brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Telling the Stories of Life through Guided Autobiography Groups ## Images ![Telling the Stories of Life through Guided Autobiography Groups - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51a64b881nL.jpg) ![Telling the Stories of Life through Guided Autobiography Groups - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51KWliJ1i2L.jpg) ![Telling the Stories of Life through Guided Autobiography Groups - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31aU8Us70yL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Masterful guidance for autobiography groups *by J***L on Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2010* This book describes in great detail the method James Birren has used for over a quarter of a century. It contains very useful and evocative prompts covering major areas of life to use with autobiography groups. Its advice on group organization and facilitation is outstanding, revealing the knowledge, perception, skills and experience of the authors. The tone throughout the book is one of respect and attention to the uniqueness and dignity of all individuals involved, not surprising to any familiar with the career of or personally acquainted with its major author, James Birren.I found that this handbook also provided innumerable aids in facilitating a process similar to Guided Autobiography, "Life Review," for groups in a variety of settings--nursing homes, retreat and senior centers, faith sharing groups and training of counseling and health care professionals. There is nothing important left out from the organization to the implementation of such groups. The insightful and sensitive prompts provided addressing a person's life story have routinely produced rich responses from those involved. While not the major intent of the book, utilizing the process described has not failed to produce group bonding in the groups where it has been used.Particular attention should be paid to the leadership of these groups. Experienced leaders will recognize the wise advice and others will have sound counsel from Birren and Cocharan about the skills needed and pitfalls to be avoided. I highly recommend the book for guided autobiography and other similar groups. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Writing Your Life Story . . . Two Pages at a Time *by H***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2015* Dr. Birren's book provides an excellent program for telling your life story. Participants in a Guided Autobiography class are stimulated by the sensitizing questions for each of the major life themes of the program. Class members say that the program has helped them to understand their life better and to see life experiences from a different perspective by writing about these past events. I highly recommend this book and urge anyone who would like to leave a legacy for family or friends to join a Guided Autobiography class which uses this book as the main curriculum.. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you help elders with their life stories, this book is a must *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2013* Most personal biographies tend to be glorified laundry lists of chronicled events: schools, marriage, job, children.To break with the boredom of linearity, revered gerontologist James Birren suggests approaching the subject's life from the vantage point of various themes: family, geography, work, spirituality, aspirations . . . the list goes on.Put into context, the talking points of a life take on a resonance that makes them appealing to even non-related readers.Which makes this book a bargain. Better yet, take one of Birren's Guided Autobiography (GAB) trainer's courses and lead a group on a journey through their own lives, looking at them with fresh eyes and discovering who they really are and how they got that way. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/4335306-telling-the-stories-of-life-through-guided-autobiography-groups](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4335306-telling-the-stories-of-life-through-guided-autobiography-groups) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*