Rite of Fancy

A short summary of The Narrow Road to the Deep North: Living through the creation of the Thai-Burma Death Railway. My favorite Richard Flanagan quote from the book: " The path to survival was to never give up on the small things." Questions I pondered while reading the book: What happened to humanity during WWII? Can we find peace after such a war? My review of The Narrow Road to the Deep North: WWII was a truly dark time. Why is it so easy to be abusive? This story will stick with me forever. **************************************** 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 supp...

A short summary of the book Euphoria: Three anthropologists in New Guinea. Their studies, their triangle. My favorite Lily King quote from the book: "Funny how when you have a purpose the misery goes and hides." Questions I pondered while reading the book: Should spouses compete with one another? Do we view all cultures through the lens of our own? My review of the book Euphoria: I like my creature comforts too much to enjoy a study like this. Why do people encourage your success if they are going to be jealous? Can you ever understand a culture not your own? **************************************** 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.takethe...

A short summary of the book Milk and Honey Powerful poems about life and love. My favorite Rupi Kaur quote from the book: "It takes grace to remain kind in cruel situations." Questions I pondered while reading Milk and Honey Does poetry have to rhyme to sing? How would I talk about my relationships? My thoughts on Milk and Honey Loved the thoughts. Loved the aesthetics. Loved the relate-ability. **************************************** 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 cup of coffee!

A short summary of the book Pretty Girls Dancing: Stopping a strict serial killer. My favorite Kylie Brant quote from the book: " We all have obstacles in our paths. Character is the way we choose to get over them" Questions I pondered while reading Pretty Girls Dancing: Is it possible to fully recover from something like this? Is obsession the driver of killers? My thoughts about Pretty Girls Dancing: Much better than T.V. A lot of different voices. A lot of different backgrounds. **************************************** 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 ...

A short summary of the book Path of Compassion: The stories of Siddhartha. My favorite Thich Nhat Hanh quote from the book: "You already are what you are searching for." Questions I pondered while reading the book: How young is too young? Does spirituality need to be so austere? My review of the Path of Compassion Great read about the Buddha. I have to eat more than once a day, I insist. I admire people who can devote their lives to their spirituality. **************************************** 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...

A short summary of the book Run the Risk: A beauty queen's ecological protest blows up. My favorite Scott Frost quote from the book: "Nothing is ever completely hidden - ever." Questions I pondered while reading Run the Risk: How long can someone go without sleep? How well can someone truly function with a concussion? My thoughts about Run the Risk: Fun to read. I wish I could get so much done in so little time. Of course, it is over the top, that is what makes it fun. **************************************** 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 s...

A short summary of the book Unbroken: An athlete's survival through WWII and the Pacific Ocean. My favorite Laura Hillenbrand quote from the book: "The paradox of vengefulness is that it makes men dependent upon those who have harmed them, believing that their release from pain will come only when their tormentors suffer." Questions I pondered while reading Unbroken: Why does cruelty come so easily? Why is forgiveness so hard? My thoughts about Unbroken: WWII was just bad. Where was everyone's compassion? Take a moment to remember all the veterans of WWII. **************************************** 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.takethebackr...