Hi again, I compiled both books on MSWord, wrote the story in the front section, added the supporting documents (referenced in the main story) to the back section, included an index which I manually constructed. The story section is about 20% and the documents section is the remaining 80%. I constructed the index taken from the 20% as I was proof reading that section. I could have easily doubled the 80% with more docs and photos, but I still included over 100 photos taken from the 1,500 photos I have. Taking information from the notes sections of FTM is a chore, to the point that I neglected information I should have included. But I tried to write a flowing story and squeeze in information from the notes. I, too, wanted very much to describe my family in stories not statistics. And I still didn't get all my stories included. I may do an Addendum to accompany the last edition. I wanted the entire manuscript hardbound. If you've ever looked thru the various manuscripts in libraries prepared by individuals, some of the softbound preparations are disintegrating. This is such a waste, given the time and effort that individuals put into the research. I realize not everyone can afford the bounding. I paid about $35.00 each to have 20 copies hard bound. I had my own personal copy leather bound. It has more information, another 100 pages, and will eventually go to my grandson. All in all, via the internet, I priced having it done by someone, but I wanted it done exactly in a particular way and decided I was the best one for the job. I have no plans to sell any copies nor distribute any to disinterested family members, but have donated to the Library of Congress, DAR and SAR libraries, LDS Library in SLC and six local county public libraries that coincide with my family's movement and activities. I hope this helps. Henry S. Dillon