Rite of Fancy

A short summary of Everything That Rises Must Converge: Bigotry, a bus ride, and the end of the line. My favorite Flannery O'Connor quote from the book: "If you know who you are, you can go anywhere." Questions to ponder while reading Everything That Rises Must Converge: What makes a bigot? Do you know who you are? My review of Everything That Rises Must Converge: A very dark tale. A very funny hat. A very good example of how not to behave. ****** ********************************* 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 ...

A short summary of the book North and South: Margaret's industrial experience with the lack of social justice. My favorite Elizabeth Gaskell quote from the book: "But the cloud never comes in that quarter of the horizon from which we watch for it." Questions to ponder while reading: It is wealth or manners that define status? How do you decide what a person is worth? My review of the book North and South: An under-recognized woman author. A bleaker look at "classical" England. It did get a little too "all adoring." ****** ********************************* 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? Pl...

A short summary of The Second Greatest Story Ever Told: A tale of God's Mercy. My favorite quote from the book: "Trust and love require freedom, and if they're forced, then they're not trust and love." Questions to ponder while reading The Second Greatest Story Ever Told: Can a spiritual practice change the world? Do you know your history? My thoughts about the book: Information about the influences of Catholicism's more modern saints. An interesting read on Divine Mercy. Historical perspectives explained. ****** ********************************* 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 suppo...

A short summary of the book Life After Life: What happens when you come back after dying. My favorite quote from the book: "For, then it would be true that we cannot fully understand this life until we catch a glimpse of what lies beyond it." Questions to ponder while reading Life After Life: What do you think? What do you hope? My thoughts about Life After Life: An unbiased look at life after death. Many experiences were sampled. Will anyone ever really know? ****** ********************************* 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 book Earth: What's inside your world? My favorite quote from the book: "Only people with full stomachs become environmentalists." Questions to ponder while reading: Can science fiction become science fact? How do you feel about the environment? My review of the book Earth: A good, thrilling story. This vision of the future scares me. It's a bit of a long one, pace yourself. ****** ********************************* 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 Storyteller's Secret The tale of a grandmother's tragedy in India. My favorite Sejal Bandani quote from the book: "Maybe today, in helping to ease others pain, you ease a little of your own." Questions to ponder while reading The Storyteller's Secret: How have traditions dictated your life? Have you ever felt cursed? My thoughts about The Storyteller's Secret: Family tales are the best tales. Not all stories are happy ones. I was happy though, in the end. ****** ********************************* 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 visiti...

A short summary of The Rescue: A fact-finding mission after a mission failure. My favorite Steven Konkoly quote from the book: "Dead is dead. It doesn't matter how you get there." Questions to ponder while reading The Rescue: Have you ever misplaced your trust? Can you misread a situation? My thoughts about The Rescue: Fun and thrilling. Fanciful and fast-paced. Full of unbelievable action. ****** ********************************* 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 Daughters of the Lake: Dreams about the past and other disasters. My favorite Wendy Webb quote from the book: "Denial of unpleasant reality is just as powerful as the reality itself." Questions to ponder while reading Daughters of the Lake: Does your family have secrets? Do you dream? My thoughts about Daughters of the Lake: All families have their mysteries. Ghost stories are fun stories. An interesting twist at the end. ****** ********************************* 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...