Inspired by the Buddhist symbol of the Wheel of Life, Lindsey Arnold casts a vivid portrayal of the six realms of samsara, which are the states of suffering within the cycle of rebirth. Though gods, demi-gods, hungry ghosts, inhabitants of hell, animals, and humans all live within these realms, this is not a book of fairy tales. No mythical monsters or otherworldly beings are depicted herein. On the contrary, these pages describe ordinary existence, wherein gods and hungry ghosts are as recognizable to us as any of our neighbors, family members and friends É maybe even ourselves.