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The Shadow Rising - Robert Jordan - A Short Summary and Review

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  A short summary of The Shadow Rising: Ta'veren descend upon the Aiel Waste. My favorite Robert Jordan Quote from the book: "Do not trouble trouble until trouble troubles you." Questions to ponder while reading: How much discipline do you accept? Can you learn from an enemy? My review: Book 4 of 14! Interesting cross-world twist and turn. Lots more legends and world buildings. 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 US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please

The Manual - Epictetus - A Short Summary and Review

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  A short summary of The Manual: The essential teachings of Epictetus. My favorite Epictetus quote from the book: "What, then, is your own? The way you live your life." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you depend on others? Can you mind your own business? My review: The foundational teachings of stoicism. Practical and easy to follow. A favorite place to look for knowledge. **************************************** 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 coffee!

Code Name: Lise: The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII's Most Highly Decorated Spy - Larry Loftis - A Short Summary and Review

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A short summary of Code Name: Lise: The story of Odette Sansom, one of Great Britain's bravest secret agents. My favorite Odette Sansom quote from the book: "I am only responsible to my own conscience." Questions to ponder while reading: Are you patriotic? Could you withstand torture? My review of the book: A real-life WWII story. Thoroughly researched and full of details. Lost of action and easy to engage in. **************************************** 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 coffee!  

The Seeking Heart - Francois Fenelon - A Short Summary and Review

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  A short summary of The Seeking Heart: The lessons from a Godly correspondence. My Francois Fenelon quote from the book: "It is not enough to like good books. You must be a good book yourself." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you like daily insights? Are you on a spiritual journey? My review: A great little devotional. Lots of reflections! Lots of Inspiration! **************************************** 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 coffee!

The Dragon Reborn - Robert Jordan - A Short Summary and Review

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  A short summary of The Dragon Reborn: The Wheel of Time saga continues - Wolves, hawks, politics, and more of Min's visions dominate this part of the weaving. My favorite Robert Jordan quote from the book: "Most of those we call heroes only did what they had to do." Questions to ponder while reading: Have you ever challenged your fate? Have you ever been afraid of yourself? My review of the book: Book 3 of the saga is DONE! Great detail, so many threads. I'm not sure I like Faile. 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 US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com H