Rite of Fancy Book Recommendations & Reviews

  A short summary of Eye of the World: The Wheel weaves in the heroes the world needs to fight the Forsaken. My favorite Robert Jordan quote from the book: "The fact that the price must be paid is proof that it is worth paying." Question to ponder while reading: Do you feel like you have a destiny? Do you like adventure? My review of the book: The kick-off book of a 14-book saga (15, with the prequel) Detailed with thorough character and world development. A great story with engaging characters. 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 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.ev...

  A short summary of Root Shock: All about the cultural costs caused by Urban Renewal. My favorite Dr. Mindy Thomas Fullilove quote from the book: "Buildings and neighborhoods and nations are insinuated into us by life; we are not, as we like to think, independent of them." Questions to ponder while reading: How much do you know about the history of your neighborhood? Do you know what was lost? My review of the book: A very good look into the human costs of urban renewal programs. Well-researched and well-written. A book to make you question "progress." ****** ********************************* 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 ...

A short summary of Ice Cold Spy: Mason looks into the murder of Magnusson with a Mossad agent in the middle of the Nuuk. My favorite Archer/Banner quote from the book: "We have to go through the crap to get out of it, right?" Questions to ponder while reading the book: Do you like the cold? Do you believe in conspiracies? My review: Fun, fast, and full of action. An interesting twist at the end. Some scary environmental theories in there. ****** ********************************* 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 Boundaries: Deciding where you are and what you will allow. My favorite Henry Cloud quote from the book: "To forgive means acknowledging we will never get from that person what was owed to us." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you take on too much? Are you doing what you want to do? My review of the book: A good book on setting limits. Uses real-life examples. Realistic tips for change. *I love Henry Cloud's definition of forgiveness.* ****** ********************************* 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...

  A short summary of Unmissing: A missing and presumed dead x-wife returns to her husband's life to haunt him and his new wife. My favorite Minka Kent quote from the book: "Monsters aren't supposed to get happy endings." Questions to ponder while reading: How well do you know your spouse? Why not just go to the police? My review of the book: A fun little thriller with an interesting twist. Engaging story. The materialism bothered me. ****** ********************************* 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 Seven Storey Mountain: The story of Thomas Merton's call. My favorite Thomas Merton quote from the book: "You cannot live for your own pleasure and your own convenience without inevitably hurting and injuring the feelings and interests of practically everyone you meet." Question to ponder while reading the book: What leads you? Have you ever truly been alone? My review of the book: I am very inspired by his calling. It's a poignant life story. I really see the beauty behind the Trappist austerity. ****** ********************************* 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 support...

  A short summary of Be Water, My Friend: The philosophy of the late Bruce Lee. My favorite Bruce Lee quote from the book: "Never assert yourself against nature." Questions to ponder while reading: What do you battle against? How disciplined are you? My review of the book: A lovely book about the life of Bruce Lee. A close look at Mr. Lee's discipline and determination. A must-read for any martial art aficionado.  ****** ********************************* 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!