Rite of Fancy Book Recommendations & Reviews

  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 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 Process: How history's greatest writers wrote their greatest work. My favorite quote from the book: "Premature success gives one an almost mystical conception of destiny as opposed to willpower." Questions to ponder while reading: What are your routines? Do you have a methodology? My review: An awesome look into the work habits of great writers. Lots of interesting tidbits. If only I were so disciplined...... ****** ********************************* 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 Diary of an American Exorcist: Tales of demon fighting and the effect on the people possessed. My favorite Stephen J. Rossetti Quote from the book: God is never outdone in generosity. Questions to ponder while reading the book: Do you have inner peace? Are you alone? My review of Diary of an American Exorcist: Much to think about. Much to pray about. Much to fight against. ****** ********************************* 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 Go Bravely: A how-to guide to being true to God and His creation in you. My favorite Emily Wilson Hussem quote from the book: "No matter how badly we have been hurt, it is crucial to remember that forgiveness is not a feeling." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Do you think you are brave? Do you trust in God? My review of Go Bravely: Very good thoughts on womanhood. Very good thoughts on womanhood in Christ. Very very difficult to put down (I went through the book in one sitting!). *I picked this book up after seeing Emily Wilson Hussem speak at the Hallow Summit ( read about that trip here ). She is a very engaging speaker.  If you get the opportunity to attend one of her events, I recommend you take 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...

  A short summary of The Overstory: The story of our trees and how some people fought to save a few of them. My favorite Richard Powers quote from the book: "Life has a way of talking to the future. It's called memory." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Can you admit your mistakes? How do you repay kindness? My review of The Overstory: A touching story about an overlooked ecosystem. Eye-opening and difficult to put down. I cried for the trees. ****** ********************************* 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 ...

  A short summary of With: Learning to live with God. My favorite Skye Jethani quote from the book: "No condition of life is more honorable than another because nothing God does lacks value." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Do you grasp or embrace? What is your mission? My thoughts about the book: A great perspective changer. A great relationship to strive for. A great way to remember your purpose. ****** ********************************* 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 Mount of Olives: How Felix found the path to the cross with help from Haziq. My favorite Michael V. Ivanov quote from the book: "Your life today reflects much of the habits you have created. Do not take this lightly." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Do you like to sleep? Are you comfortable? My review of The Mount of Olives: A quick little Christian-themed story. Great bits of wisdom within. It would be a good book for an inspirational book club. ****** ********************************* 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  w...

  A short summary of The Golden Sayings of Epictetus: The stoic philosophy of Epictetus. My favorite Epictetus quote from the book: "If you choose, you are free; if you choose, you need blame no man - accuse no man." Questions to ponder while reading The Golden Sayings of Epictetus: Do you value your reason? Do you fear pain? My review of the book The Golden Sayings of Epictetus: Stoic wisdom at its finest. A favorite philosopher. A book to re-read often. ****** ********************************* 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 buyin...

  A short summary of Renascence and Other Poems: Edna's poems from her younger days. My favorite Edna St. Vincent Millay quote from the book: "The soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Has something completely changed you? Have you ever missed something important? My review of Renascence and Other Poems: I totally get "Sorrow." The "Dream" broke my heart. I hate the cold 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 and  webshop  or buying me ...

  A short summary of The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: An in-depth biography on the Blessed Stanley Rother. My favorite Blessed Stanley Rother quote from the book: "Pray for us that we may be a sign of the love of Christ for his people." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Could you be a missionary? Would you have returned? My review of the The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: A very thorough work on a very special saint. An ideal of sacrifice. A great example of love. ****** ********************************* 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 ...

A short summary of What Unites Us: Dan Rather's vision of what it means to be an American. My favorite Dan Rather quote from the book: "Jefferson's beloved library reminds us that reason and knowledge are necessary but ultimately insufficient for a moral government." Questions to ponder while reading the book: How do you define patriotism? Should all sides have the same voice? My review of What Unites Us: A great book by a great journalist. Lots of in-depth analysis on current events. A must-read for anyone who seeks to improve the country. ****** ********************************* 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 co...

  A short summary of The Shelf Life of Happiness: Daniel decides to help others while he waits for his own hurts to heal. My favorite David Machado quote from the book: "The issue isn’t about everyone fighting their own battles. The issue is the number of people who don’t bother to fight at all."  Questions to ponder while reading the book: What tragedy have you lived through? What do you do when you are depressed? My review of The Shelf Life of Happiness: A dark comedy that may not be for everyone. Enjoyable read. I don't know if I completely agree with Daniel's choices. ****** ********************************* 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...

  A short summary of Plan B: Positive thoughts on hope and faith in a negative world. My favorite Anne Lamott quote from the book: "A lot is better not gotten around to." Questions to ponder while reading the book: What have you recovered from? What are you STILL recovering from? My review of Plan B: A jumbled bit of philosophy amid curses. Surprisingly wise. Surprisingly universal. ****** ********************************* 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 Ragamuffin Gospel: Grace and the Gospel for goofs. My favorite Brennan Manning quote from the book: "It is a wisdom that realizes I cannot expect anyone to understand me fully." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Are you still young? How do you see? My review of The Ragamuffin Gospel: The best guide for sinners who try really hard not to sin. Good information on grace. Completely quotable. ****** ********************************* 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 Thoughts in Solitude: Thomas's thoughts on philosophy, current culture, and God were discovered during his time in the desert. My favorite Thomas Merton quote from the book: "...man knows when he has found his vocation when he stops thinking about how to live and begins to live." Questions to ponder while reading Thomas Merton: Do books speak to you? Do you enjoy silence? My review of Thoughts in Solitude: A perfect book found at the perfect time. Deep thoughts said quietly. I may be planning a desert pilgrimage now... ****** ********************************* 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? Pleas...

  A short summary of Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander: Merton's musings about current events. My favorite Thomas Merton quote from the book: "We believe, not because we want to know, but because we want to be." Questions to ponder while reading Thomas Merton: Do you think compassion is a weakness? Do you question your beliefs? My review of Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander: A great, philosophical look at the modern world. Lots and lots of wisdom. Still very relevant in today's world. ****** ********************************* 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 A Christmas Carol: A spectral evening teaches a Scrouge the meaning of Christmas. My favorite Charles Dickens quote from the book: "There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Who would visit you? Where in your life do you need to find Christmas? My review of The Christmas Carol: Love! Love! Love! I hope I never need to see a ghost. Like The Gift of the Magi , the book comes out every Christmas. ****** ********************************* 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 visitin...