Rite of Fancy

A short summary of The Snow Child: Building a new life in Alaska. My favorite Eowyn Ivey quote from the book: "It's all a mystery and when we say any different, we're just lying to ourselves." Questions to ponder while reading The Snow Child: What haunts you? Do you believe in fairy tales? My review of The Snow Child: I couldn't put it down. I am such a sucker for a good fairy tale. I want to play in the snow 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? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors, my  webshop , or by buying me a cup o...

A short summary of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf: Love, lust, and middle-age. My favorite Edward Albee quote from the play: "The most profound indication of a social malignancy....no sense of humor" Questions to ponder while reading Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf: How happy is your marriage? Are you successful? My review of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf: A very good example of a very bad marriage. Some people probably shouldn't drink much. Full of schadenfreude and dark humor. **************************************** 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 v...

A short summary of Profiles in Courage: Integrity in politics. My favorite John F. Kennedy quote from the book: "...there are few, if any, issues where all the truth and all the right and all the angels are on one side." Questions to ponder while reading Profiles in Courage: Do you know where you stand? Do your choices matter? My thoughts about Profiles in Courage: An honest look at honest politicians - even if it was ghostwritten. An important read for US History. Many relevant takeaways for today's politics. **************************************** 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? Plea...

A short summary of Airplane Mode: Big Sister is watching you. My favorite Elliott Downing quote from the book: "Everyone enjoys thinking they've outwitted somebody." Questions to ponder while reading Airplane Mode: Should a disease always be cured? Does the sound of drones disturb you? My review of  Airplane Mode: Totally entertaining.  It was great fun in a book. Totally plausible "end-of-life-as-we-know-it". Totally chocked full of girl power. My kudos. **************************************** 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...