Rite of Fancy

A short summary of the book Legacy of Ashes: The secrets of the US's secret organization to find the secrets of other countries. My favorite Tim Weiner quote from the book: "Intelligence fails because it is human, no stronger than the power of one mind to understand another." Questions to ponder while reading Legacy of Ashes: Do you believe that covert action is necessary? Who should the CIA report to? My thoughts about Legacy of Ashes: This book made me angry because: I now question the cost of this agency. I now question the effectiveness of this agency. I now question the purpose of this agency. **************************************** 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 g...

A short summary of If Oceans Were Ink: A year of study with Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi. My favorite Carla Power quote from the book: "Peace is better." Questions to ponder while reading If Oceans Were Ink: Have you ever examined a faith other than your own? Do you think there are benefits to following a religious creed? My review of If Oceans Were Ink: An in-depth look at Islam. Perception changing. Engaging and thought-provoking. **************************************** 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 ,...

A short summary of the book Contact: A radio broadcast from the great beyond proves that we are not alone. My favorite Carl Sagan quote from the book: "Any faith that admires truth, that strives to know God, must be brave enough to accommodate the universe." Questions to ponder while reading Contact: Which of humanity's accomplishments are you most proud of? Which of humanity's accomplishments are you most ashamed of? My thoughts about Contact: A good glimpse of how humanity will act at first contact. I am sort of ashamed of what we would say for ourselves. Maybe we should think about that. **************************************** 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...

A short summary of the book A Passage to India: Misinterpretation, misinformation, and complete misbehavior in Marabar Caves. My favorite E.M. Forster quote from the book: "Life never gives us what we want at the moment that we consider appropriate." Questions to ponder while reading Passage to India: Can friendship exist between two different cultures? How does one stop oneself from jumping to conclusions? My thoughts about Passage to India: Absolutely fabulous! A great reminder to think before you speak and to avoid making assumptions. Please give it a read. **************************************** 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.takethebackroa...