Rite of Fancy Book Recommendations & Reviews

  A short summary of The Checklist Manifesto: How to "checklist" a complete world. My favorite Atul Gawande quote from the book: "Man is fallible, but maybe men are less so." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you follow a routine? Do you make mistakes? My review: A wonderful little book about the importance of following a plan. Lots of real-world examples. Lots of ideas for different industries. ****** ********************************* 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 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 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 How to Read a Book: The steps you must take to get the most out of any book. My favorite Mortimer J. Adler quote from the book: "Any good argument can be put in a nutshell." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Do you skim? Do you look up the definitions of unfamiliar words? My review of How to Read a Book: A great guide to good reading. A formula to digest information thoroughly. A little harder to read and quite academic. ****** ********************************* 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 book Wild At Heart: What do men really need to be happy? My favorite John Eldredge quote from the book: "You can't fight a battle you don't think exists." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Do you know any wounded men? Have you ever wounded a man unintentionally? My review of the book Wild at Heart: A good look into the spirituality of masculinity. A great book for a better understanding of your husband. Christian-themed and biblically-based. ****** ********************************* 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 Middle Ages: A good overview of the period between the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. My favorite Henry Freeman quote from the book: "This period of time is so shrouded in mystery that it's often difficult to discern where truth ends and mystery begins." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Did you realize that Greek learning wasn't rediscovered until the 11th Century? Did you realize how instrumental Charlemagne was to education? My review of The Middle Ages: A good overview of a long time period. Highlights the important points. I really thought the spinning wheel was much older. ****** ********************************* 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 ...

A short summary of Fat Land:  How America got fat. My favorite Greg Critser quote from the book: "Some guy called me fatso." Questions to ponder while reading Fat Land: How much processed food do you eat? Has the global agricultural revolution hurt or helped our diets? My review of Fat Land: A great look at the dietary mishaps of the U.S. There is no single smoking gun. Check your labels, check your waistline. ****** ********************************* 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 Consider the Fork: Why the fork we have table manners. My favorite Bee Wilson quote from the book: "The subtext of all table manners is the fear that the man next to you may pull his knife on you."  Questions I pondered while reading Consider the Fork: Knife or knife-less? Was everyone just nicer to each other back then? My review of Consider the Fork: I love food! I love history! I would have starved prior if born prior to 1950. ****** ********************************* 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...

A short summary of the book How to Behave and Why: Etiquette basics for everyone, from the maker of Ferdinand the Bull. My favorite Munro Leaf quote from the book: "Of course, you can argue with people who know better than you, but it's stupid." Questions I pondered while reading How to Behave and Why: How important is etiquette? How much does personal behavior affect a community? My thoughts about How to Behave and Why: My most favorite etiquette book ever. The basics for all types of kids. A must-have for all households. ****** ********************************* 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 pa...