Every ancestor book starts with one person and works backward through their ancestors. That choice shapes the whole book, so it's worth a moment of thought.
If the book is a gift, start with the recipient. A book that begins with Mom shows her parents, her grandparents, and onward — her whole story. That's the version that makes people cry on Mother's Day.
If you want one book for the whole family, start with yourself or with your children. Starting with a child includes both sides of the family in a single volume, which makes it the natural "family book" for your own shelf.
If there's a line you love — the immigrant ancestors, the side with all the photos and stories — start with the most recent person on that line. The book will follow it deep instead of wide.
Whichever you choose, you're not locked in. Rememberkin builds a complete draft in minutes, so it's easy to try a couple of starting points and see which book feels right.