Rite of Fancy Book Recommendations & Reviews

A short summary of The Community: Growing up under the spell of York. My favorite quote from the book: "Old habits are said to die hard, and the same is apparently true for traumas." Questions to ponder while reading: What would you allow for your beliefs? What is religion supposed to be? My review: A heartbreaking tale of growing up in a cult. It's very sad, but the story needs to be told.  *Abuse Triggers* proceed with care. ****** ********************************* 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 of coffee!  

A short summary of All The Ugly Wonderful Things: How Wavy grew up. My favorite Bryn Greenwood quote from the book: "Sometimes, you have to nod, even if you don't agree." Questions to ponder while reading: When do you call Child Protective Services? What is a family? My review of All The Wonderful Things: The story sucked me right in. A dark, dark tale of growing up in a neglected/abusive environment and not for the faint/young of heart. I struggled a lot with everyone's age. You may, too. ****** ********************************* 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 an...

  A short summary of The Bell Jar: Following the fall out of Ester's fall into clinical depression. My favorite Sylvia Plath quote from the book: "It was comforting to know that I had fallen and could fall no further." Questions to ponder while reading The Bell Jar: How do you feel about your talents? Have you ever been disappointed in your accomplishments? My review of The Bell Jar: A front-row seat to a nervous breakdown. Dark coming-of-age angst. This book may be very triggering to some and may not be suitable for everyone. ****** ********************************* 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 su...

  A short summary of Sugar: A girl finds hope after being weighed down. My favorite Dierdre Riordan Hall quote from the book: "I've always been too much and yet, not enough." Questions to ponder while reading the book: What do you use for comfort? What burdens do you carry? My review of Sugar: A great coming-of-age story. The teenage years are so hard. I related to so much. ****** ********************************* 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 of coffee!

A short summary of Far From The Tree: An adoption tale of several siblings. My favorite Robin Benway quote from the book: "Secrets always get out" Questions to ponder while reading: Shouldn't adoption be forever? If you were Adam's parents, what would you have done? My review of the book Far From The Tree: So real. So mushy. So much fun. ****** ********************************* 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 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, 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 su...

A short summary of Watership Down: The Odyssey of the hares. My favorite Richard Adams quote from the book: "We all have to meet our match sometime or other." Questions to ponder while reading Watership Down: Did you cry at the end? Which Warren would you live in? My thoughts about Watership Down: Much deeper than I imagined. The cartoon gave me nightmares. Long live Bigwig. ****** ********************************* 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 of coffee!