Rite of Fancy

A short summary of the book The Strange Library: A library trip gets twisted. My favorite Haruki Murakami quote from the book: " Each possesses his own thoughts, each treads his own path.  " Questions I pondered while reading The Strange Library: Was that perhaps a wee bit of an over-attachment? Should I learn to be a little more forceful in my nos? My thoughts about The Strange Library: An interesting twist on how a library acquires knowledge. Clingy parents are hard to deal with. I will be avoiding library basements from now on. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, writer, and photographer currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBack...

A short summary of the book Last Night in Twisted River: An author's experience in bear killing. My favorite John Irving quote from the book: " If you're fortunate enough to discover a way of life that you love, you have to find the courage to live it." Questions I pondered while reading Last Night in Twisted River: Why do we lie to our kids? Why not stand your ground? My thoughts about Last Night in Twisted River: Melodrama at its finest. I kept getting hungry while I read. Ketchum has been added to my favorite characters list. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, writer, and photographer currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads ...

A short summary of the book Alice in Wonderland: Alice's journey through a rabbit hole and the land she found there. My favorite Lewis Carroll quote from the book: "If everyone minded their own business, the world would go around a great deal faster than it does." Questions I pondered while reading Alice in Wonderland: Would I have dared eat the cake? Is croquet playing a useful skill to have? My thoughts about Alice in Wonderland: Love, love, love this story. I want to live in this fantasy. Tarts? Anyone? **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, writer, and photographer currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consi...

A short summary of the book Yellow Star: The story of a child's survival in the Lodz ghetto. My favorite Jennifer Roy quote from the book: "We must honor our differences while we find our own courage and our own strength the best we know how." Questions I pondered while reading Yellow Star: How do we make sure this never, ever happens again? Why is religious persecution *still* so prevalent? My thoughts about Yellow Star: I don't know that I could be that brave. It makes me ill to think of this. Chocolate can improve almost any situation. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, writer, and photographer currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBac...

A short summary of the book Tenth of December: Saunder's short studies of humanity. My favorite George Saunders quote from the book: "Thus every human is worthy of love." Questions I pondered while reading the book: Is capitalism really that harsh? Can there be moral exceptions to the rules? My review of the Tenth of December: I'm a big fan of inner dialogue. Little bits can be so satisfying. This fiction is very factual. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, writer, and photographer currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors, my  webshop , or by buying me a c...

  A short summary of the book We Should all be Feminists: The complete definition of feminism and why feminism is important. My favorite Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie quote from the book: "Culture does not make people. People make culture." Questions I pondered while reading the book: Why is equality such a difficult concept? How do we change our culture? My review of the book We Should all be Feminists: Everyone should read the book. Rights have responsibilities. Ability matters more than gender. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, writer, and photographer currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider suppo...

A short summary of the book The Doll-Master:      Joyce's thrillingly dark tales. My favorite Joyce Carol Oates quote from the book: "For humankind was the most ravenous and pitiless predator." Questions I pondered while reading The Doll-Master:     Do you ever trust your husband if you were once the "other woman"?     Should you ever take cappuccino from strangers? My Thoughts about The Doll Master:    Creepy ambiguity.    Creepy carriage house.    Creepy frothy coffee drink. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, writer, and photographer currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.t...

A Short Summary of the book The Art of Happiness: The Buddhist method of achieving lasting happiness, from the words of the Dalai Lama. My favorite Dalai Lama quote from the book: “A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.” Questions I pondered while reading the book: Is happiness internal? Am I being responsible for me? My review of the Art of Happiness: A good place to begin learning peace of mind. I <3 meditation! Be present. Live now! **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, writer, and photographer currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Ple...

A short summary of The Declaration of Independence: Bye! George! My favorite quote from the document: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." Questions I pondered after reading The Declaration of Independence: Do we have similar grievances today? How well is our current government holding up to this list? My thoughts on The Declaration of Independence: Independence Day!  The fireworks have begun! The beginning of the US! Be bold like Hancock! **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, writer, and photographer currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consi...