Rite of Fancy

A short summary of The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell: A life spent seeing red. My favorite Robert Dugoni quote from the book: "You're only a square peg if you allow yourself to be treated like one." Questions to ponder while reading The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell: What makes you different? Is your mother your champion? My review of The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell: A great story about a great journey through a life. We are defined by our ability to overcome our trials. Faith can help one with anything. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her 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 ...

A short summary of The Book of Tea: Teaism (Taoism) explained. My favorite Kakuzo Okakura quote from the book: "The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings." Questions to ponder while reading The Book of Tea: Do you behave virtuously or properly? Do you stand upon ceremony? My review of The Book of Tea: Calling all Japanophiles. A good philosophical evaluation. I fancy a cup of tea. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her 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 and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!

A short summary of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Love triangles and other superstitions. My favorite Washington Irving quote from the book: "He who wins a thousand common hearts is therefore entitled to some renown; but he who keeps undisputed sway over the heart of a croquette is indeed a hero." Questions to ponder while reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: How do you woo a girl? What do you think of Ichabod? My review of reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A Halloween classic. Way better than the Disney version. Should we always root for the underdog? ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her 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.c...

A short summary of The Hangman's Daughter: Magdalena and the mystery of the witch. My favorite Oliver Pötzch quote from the book: "If you want to know who is responsible for anything, ask who benefits from it." Questions to ponder while reading The Hangman's Daughter: How much does superstition guide your judgment? Can someone be pure evil? My thoughts about The Hangman's Daughter: An engrossing mystery. Well-researched history. Lots and lots of details. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her 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 an...

A short summary of The Reluctant Fundamentalist: A Pakistani's change of heart after facing the changes in the world. My favorite Mohsin Hamid quote from the book: "Time only moves in one direction." Questions to ponder while reading The Reluctant Fundamentalist: Have you ever been disenchanted? Where do you feel at home? My thoughts about The Reluctant Fundamentalist: A look at the struggle between two cultures. Empathy is the key to understanding. Can we ever bridge this gap? ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her 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 visitin...

A short summary of the book Elizabeth Street: Giovanna, newly immigrated, and her encounter with the Black Hand. My favorite Laurie Fabiano quote from the book: "This American of yours, does it always build what you dream?" Questions to ponder while reading Elizabeth Street: Has the immigrant's story ever been easy? What would you do for your child? My thoughts about Elizabeth Street: Based on a true story! New York can be an unkind place. A great tale to get involved in. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her 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 ...

A short summary of Three Daughters: Living in Palestine, a matrilineal story. My favorite Consuelo Saah Baehr quote from the book: "Love never ends." Questions to ponder while reading Three Daughters: Do you feel connected to your heritage? Are you bound by traditions? My  review of Three Daughters: A long saga. A lot of history. A bit over-the-top with sexual details. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her 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 and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!

A short summary of Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The story of the first woman to walk the newly created Appalachian Trail. My favorite Emma Gatewood quote from the book: "The woods make me feel more contented." Questions to ponder while reading Grandma Gatewood's Walk: Have you ever wanted to do something crazy? How far can you walk? My thoughts about Grandma Gatewood's Walk: I am completely inspired. I, too, love the woods. I admire that she did this simply because she wanted to. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her 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...

A short summary of The Bloodletter's Daughter:  Leeching a cure for Don Julius. My favorite quote from the book: "Declare not what you are, not what you have to be, but what you want to be." Questions to ponder while reading The Bloodletter's Daughter: Have you ever believed in the wrong person? What are the duties of a mother? My thoughts about The Bloodletter's Daughter: An easy story to engage in. Historical fiction at its most fun. I, too, am intrigued by the Voynich Manuscript . ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her 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 ...

A short summary of Twisted: Who here is crazy enough to kill someone? My favorite Andrew E. Kaufman quote from the book: "....Life only moves in one direction and what lies over your shoulder cannot be fixed." Questions to ponder while reading Twisted: Do the insane know they are insane? How was your childhood? My review of Twisted: Engaging Imagery Scary Concepts My head is now a little "twisted" ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her 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 and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!