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The Fires of Heaven - Robert Jordan - A Short Summary and Review

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  A short summary of The Fires of Heaven: The Car'acarn confronts Couladin, and a Forsaken gets Forkrooted. My favorite Robert Jordan Quote from the book: "Take what you can have. Rejoice in what you can save, and do not mourn your losses too long." Questions to ponder while reading: Have you ever thought about running away and joining the circus? When do you think someone's hair would fall out? My review of the book: Book 5 of 14! Wow, this is a commitment! I didn't think it would go there. Can't wait until the next book. Did you know Robert Jordan was in the US Army?  Read his #EverydayPatriot biography here: https://www.everydaypatriot.com/2023/12/a-soldiers-story-sergeant-james-oliver.html **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller 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 U...

Jesus Revolution: How God Transformed an Unlikely Generation and How He Can Do It Again Today - Greg Laurie/Ellen Vaughn - A Short Summary and Review

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  A short summary of Jesus Revolution: The mass revival that challenged the Free Love Movement. My favorite Greg Laurie quote from the book: "Chaos and desperation are far more likely to lead to revival than comfort and complacency." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you believe in God? Are you religious? My review: A good look into the "counter-culture" of the hippie counter-culture. Interesting and fun to read. I love the bridge built between the two groups. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller 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  web...

What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing - Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey - A Short Summary and Review

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  A short summary of What Happened To You: Why you do the self-destructive things you do. My favorite Bruce D. Perry PHD quote from the book: "Rhythm is essential to a healthy body and a healthy mind." Questions to ponder while reading: How was your childhood? Do you struggle with your past? My thoughts about the book: A good paradigm changer. Well-researched with great real-life examples. Staggering statistics on childhood trauma. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller 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 c...