4th Edition

In 2007 a 64 page book (4th Edition) was published under Alenjes Publishing and over 2000 copies were printed and sold

Give Your Family
A Gift That Money Can't Buy
Record & Preserve Your Family's History
- 4th Edition 2007

Jeffrey A. Bockman

ISBN 978-0-9795173-0-0
Library of Congress Control Number: 2007928065

It had a similar format to the 5th Edition except that it had more blank forms (7 Family Group Sheets, 3 Ancestor Charts, 2 Timelines, and a Notes page) that were replaced by the three new sections and an enhanced research section.

It was very well received and could be found in over 150 libraries

It was sold in many independent bookstores, Library and Museum gift shops, several genealogy booksellers, and by several genealogy societies.

Comments

• • March 2010 - John Phillip Colletta

It’s a splendid introduction to genealogy for people who have toyed with the idea of getting into it. The book itself is very nice—layout, colors, etc.

• • Spring 2008 FGS Forum - Reviewed by Paul Milner

"Here is a slim, inexpensive, practical book aimed at the person who wants to get started researching their family history. It is very appropriate for resale by a society or library and can be purchased in bulk... "

• • 2/15/08 - Reviewed at www.genwriters.com

"This slim but informative book begins with an overview of the genealogy research process...

The meat of the book follows when Mr. Bockman talks about writing the family stories—going beyond the names and dates in a family group sheet and getting to know our ancestors as people.

Give Your Family a Gift That Money Can’t Buy provides the impetus to start writing. His techniques are based on sound genealogical research principles. He identifies a variety of records that are useful when building our family’s history."

• • 8/30/07 - Thomas Jay Kemp

"I saw a really good guide at the FGS Conference. It's a new book and very inexpensive (only $7.95) Author: Jeffrey A. Bockman, Title: Give Your family a gift that money can't buy, record & preserve your family's history. It is easy to follow - has alot of fill in the blank charts and gives a basic overview of what is possible - and where to start... It's soft bound - attractive cover & graphics - about the size of a Time magazine. I'd recommend it."

• • 12/14/07 - MB, Ohio (letter)

"I did not order enough copies of your book. I am sending you a check for another six copies. I am enclosing them with Christmas presents. .. You did a great job with this book, Thanks, MB"

• • 12/9/07 - GG, New York City (voice mail from an old family friend)

"Jeff, I read your wonderful book and what a beautiful thing you did... I think this is a very worthy project and everyone should, everyone should be aware of it, and I loved your wonderful story about your dad and the sunsets."

• • 11/21/07 - VF, Illinois Librarian (letter)

"I was glad to purchase two copies of your recent book and have added one to our circulating collection. We gave one of your books away as a doorprize at our last After Hours Genealogy Workshop: to a new family history researcher!"

• • 11/8/07 - SB, Illinois

"My husband and I still talk about how beautifully your book is put together.. you did a great job with it."

• • 3/14/08 - Vender, IN

"I had an order two weeks ago from a lady who used to do a lot of genealogy, but has slowed down recently, she's 80 years old. She purchased 5 copies and will be giving them to her grandchildren as Easter presents."