Rite of Fancy

  A short summary of Not Of This World: A Catholic's guide to getting rid of "stuff." My favorite Sterling Jaquith quote from the book: "We must be intentional about the things we own, what we think about, and what we choose to do with our time." Questions to ponder while reading: Are you overwhelmed? How much stuff do you have? My review of Not Of This World: A great spiritual guide to purging the unnecessary. Practical and well thought out. A reference for everyone, even non-Catholics. **************************************** 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 spo...

  A short summary of Threshing of Straw: A little girl's life in a family of secrets. My favorite Kim Catron quote from the book: "Secret? Lie? Maybe there really wasn't a difference." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Do you trust your mother? What secrets does your family have? My review of Threshing of Straw: A great story to spend the day with. A totally heartwrenching read. Could not put it down. **************************************** 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 of coffee!

  A short summary of The Dawn of Everything: What the cavemen were REALLY like. My favorite Graeber/Wengrow quote from the book: "A man motivated by interest cannot be a man of reason."  Questions to ponder while reading: What do you think is important in your society? Do you believe in equality? My review of the book: A very good look into the origins of humanity. Surprisingly readable. The book shows how similar we (as modern humans) really are. **************************************** 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 buyi...

  A short summary of the book Never Lie: Newlyweds look at buying their dream house.  Unfortunately, it comes with a dark psychological past. My favorite Frieda McFadden quote from the book: "My mother always said not to leave the house in shoes you can't walk a mile in." Questions to ponder while reading Never Lie: How well do you know your spouse? How many secrets do you keep? My review of the book: A fast-moving psychological thriller. Lots of dark twists and turns. A bit materialistic, and I had a hard time relating to the characters. **************************************** 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 pa...