Rite of Fancy

A short summary of the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The missal of a young man, as he grows up in Missouri. My favorite quote from the book: "The less there is to justify a traditional custom, the harder it is to get rid of it." Questions to ponder while reading Tom Sawyer: How well do you barter? Have you ever run away from home? My review of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: A childhood classic. Funny and irreverent. This is the ultimate "boys will be boys" story and is challenged all of the time. Be a rebel and read it. **************************************** 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? Pl

A short summary of The Things They Carried: What soldiers carry into (and out of) combat. My favorite Tim O'Brien quote from the book: "A true war story is never moral." Questions to ponder while reading The Things They Carried: What would you bring with you? What would you bring home? My thoughts about The Things They Carried: Haunting tales that will never leave me. Deep puddles of darkness in this war. The necklace of tongues was a bit excessive. *Regularly challenged, be a rebel and read it* **************************************** 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

A short summary of The Giver: The cost of carrying the weights of others. My favorite Lois Lowry quote from the book: "Memories need to be shared." Questions to ponder while reading The Giver: Do we need to care? Do we need to share? My thoughts about The Giver: Thought-provoking dystopia. A very fast read. Can you be perfect without your pain? *Regularly challenged, be a rebel and read it* **************************************** 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 Beloved: Living with a haunting past. My favorite Toni Morrison quote from the book: "You are your best thing." Questions to ponder while reading Beloved: What is love? What is murder? My review of Beloved: A must-read. A haunting, echoey tale I don't know if I liked it or if I hated it, but I can't let the story go. *Regularly challenged, be a rebel and read it* **************************************** 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 Hunger Games Trilogy: Katniss fights the good fight and starts a revolution. My favorite Suzanne Collins quote in the books: "Destroying things is much easier than making them" Questions to ponder while reading The Hunger Games Trilogy: Would you rebel? How would you try and survive? My review of The Hunger Games Trilogy: I was surprisingly entertained. Great fun to read. May the odds ever be in your favor. *Regularly challenged, be a rebel and read it* **************************************** 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

A short summary of the book The Catcher in the Rye: Holden's awkward search for something more than the superficial. My favorite J.D. Salinger quote from the book: "Make sure you marry someone who laughs at the same things you do." Questions to ponder while reading The Catcher in the Rye: Is individuality important? Can you be too honest? My thoughts on The Catcher in the Rye: Adolescence is such a challenge. It is particularly challenging if you're awkward. Holden was a difficult character to like. **Often challenged book - Be a rebel and read it** **************************************** 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 #T

A short summary of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: An autistic mystery of lies, murder, and betrayal. My favorite Mark Haddon quote from the book: "I want my name to mean me." Questions to ponder while reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Is it ever ok to lie? What do you think about Ed? My review of the book: An easy book to get invested in. I have almost no sympathy for Ed. Roger is also a pretty horrid person. We need more people like Sioban. *Regularly challenged, be a rebel and read it* **************************************** 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? Pl

A short summary of the book A Wrinkle In Time: Bringing the light of love to the darkest corner of the universe and defeating it in the process. My favorite Madeleine L'Engle quote from the book: "Life, with its rules, its obligations, and its freedoms, is like a sonnet. You're given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself." Questions to ponder while reading A Wrinkle In Time: How many problems has overconfidence caused you? Does love conquer all? My review of  A Wrinkle in Time: I sooo related to Meg. I wanted to be a scientist after I read this the first time. (then I realized math was involved) **Challenged book** Be a rebel and read it. **************************************** 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  w

A short summary of the book 1984: Big Brother is watching you. My favorite George Orwell quote from the book: "If you kept the small rules, you could break the big ones." Questions to ponder while reading 1984: Can you keep a secret? Do you think Big Brother exists today? My review of 1984: Must read! Must think! Must not let dictators take over! *Regularly challenged, be a rebel and read it* **************************************** 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 book Bridge to Terabithia: Finding refuge in the mystical Terabithia. My favorite Katherine Peterson quote from the book: "You never know ahead of time what something's really going to be like." Questions to ponder while reading Bridge to Terabithia: Could you have befriended Janice? Would you have felt guilty? My review of the book Bridge to Terabithia: Childhood memories all over again. Have you ever looked for Terabithia? *Challenged Book* Everyone needs to read it! **************************************** 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 wor

A short summary of the book The Color Purple: Miss Celie's Blues. My favorite Alice Walker quote from the book: "Everything want to be loved." Questions to ponder while reading The Color Purple: Is God inside you? Can you truly curse someone? My review of The Color Purple: Celie is one of my heroes. The power dynamics of that time made me sick. A must-read for everyone *Regularly challenged, be a rebel and read it* **************************************** 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 book The Bluest Eye: Pecola's Tragedies. My favorite Toni Morrison quote from the book: "The lover alone possesses his gift of love." Questions to ponder while reading The Bluest Eye: Where do you suppose Cholly ended up? Why is beauty racist? My review of The Bluest Eye: Pecola broke my heart. Pretty is as pretty does. ***Challenged Book!  Everyone rebel and read it!*** **************************************** 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 book The Handmaid's Tale A lady's life in the Republic of Gilead. My favorite Margaret Atwood quote from the book: " You can think clearly only with your clothes on." Questions to ponder while reading the book. Would you have submitted? Is name elimination enough to destroy identity? My review of The Handmaid's Tale. Women need to be more supportive of each other. An uneducated population will destroy society. Religion isn't always the right answer. *Regularly challenged, be a rebel and read it* **************************************** 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? Plea

A short summary of the book The Perks of Being a Wallflower: An introvert's freshman year. My favorite Stephen Chbosky quote from the book: " Life doesn't stop for anybody." Questions I pondered while reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Did adolescence suck for everyone? Has practically every person been abused? My thoughts on The Perks of Being a Wallflower: It is hard to be an introvert. I relate. You can't have physical health without mental health. *Regularly challenged, be a rebel and read it* **************************************** 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 s

A short summary of the book The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank's voice from a WWII attic. My favorite Anne Frank quote from the book: "Whoever is happy will make others happy." Questions I pondered while reading The Diary of A Young Girl: Could I have hidden like that? How do we (as humans) prevent something like this from ever occurring again? My thoughts about The Diary of a Young Girl: WWII was such a dark time. The world lost so much. Humor helps everything. *Regularly challenged, be a rebel and read it* **************************************** 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 consid

A short summary of the book Brave New World: In the future, relationships are nothing, but your meds are free. My favorite Aldous Huxley quote from the book: "One believes things become one has been conditioned to believe things." Questions I pondered while reading Brave New World: Why can't truth and happiness co-exist? Is it wise to allow technology to replace the spiritual? My thoughts about Brave New World: Despite its outlandishness, the story makes a good suggestion as to our appearance after we give up our humanity. It isn't pretty. (but there are plenty of drugs) *Regularly challenged, be a rebel and read it* **************************************** 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 onl

A short summary of To Kill a Mockingbird: The trial of the town and the failure of its justice. My favorite Harper Lee quote from the book: "I think there's just one kind of folks. Folks." Questions I pondered while reading the book: Why is bravery attributed only to warriors? When will justice truly be color-blind? My review of To Kill a Mockingbird: I hate to lose. I hate dumb people. I hate bullies. Maycomb would have been quite a trial for me. *Regularly challenged, be a rebel and read it* **************************************** 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