These tales have a moral message at their core about how to resolve conflict and evoke peace. The theme of the book is interconnectedness, co-operation, spiritual strength, emotional wellbeing, remaining calm in adversity and the pursuit of happiness through the parables of folk tales. These folk tales, passed on orally for thousands of years, contain wisdom, beauty and an overall feeling of oneness. The collection is not only meant to entertain but also to help establish a sense of calm. The tales are a tool to illuminate the nature of existence and the common threads of humanity. They can help with self-reflection but also give examples of the remarkable things we can achieve when we help one another.
"'A wonderful retelling of traditional folk stories from around the world that will, I am sure, resonate and inform.'"
Shakyapada Roberts, the York Buddhist Centre
"'A charming selection of wonder-filled, bite-sized legends from all over the world, retold in Bushnell's inimitable style...The kind of book the world needs right now.'"
Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux
"'A real treasure of insightful stories with lessons that have inspired me to be a better person.'"
