Rite of Fancy

  A short summary of A Beginner's Guide to Freefall: The rollercoaster engineer's rollercoaster life. My favorite Andy Abramowitz quote from the book: "Don't go looking for dot's and then presume to connect them." Questions to ponder while reading A Beginner's Guide to Freefall: Have you ever made a mistake at work? Do you have any secrets you keep from your spouse? My review of the book: A real-life adventure. Schedenfrau at its finest. Life is great when it all comes together, no? ****** ********************************* 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...

  A short summary of The Quiet American: An overachieving American advisor leads to an escalation in the First Indochina War. My favorite Graham Greene quote from the book: “Innocence is a kind of insanity” Questions to ponder while reading The Quiet American: Have you ever thought you were doing the right thing but weren't? My review of the book: Old-school anti-communist espionage novel. A Vietnam War book before American involvement. A book to make you question foreign policies. ****** ********************************* 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...

  A short summary of The Fundamental Theory of Happiness: The steps to take to create a happy life. My favorite Dominick Albano quote from the book: "Silence and solitude are essential for finding your purpose." Questions to ponder while reading The Fundamental Theory of Happiness: Are you happy? Are you true to yourself? My review of the book: A great guide to living a great life. Easy to read and engage in. A spiritually focused perspective. ****** ********************************* 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 o...

  A short summary of The Leper of Saint Giles: Brother Cadfael and the mystery of the murdered Baron. My favorite Ellis Peters quote from the book: "Thinking is best after prayer, but will be none the worse for a meal and a glass of wine." Questions to ponder while reading The Leper of Saint Giles: Would you ever marry for money? Have you ever considered the religious life? My review of the book: Another great "Monk Murder Mystery". Well-woven plotline. Several unexpected twists and turns. ****** ********************************* 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 sponso...