"Laughter is always the best medicine and David Saltzman's 'The Jester Has Lost His Jingle' is the perfect prescription for all of us, children and adults alike."

Art Ulene, M.D.America's Family Doctor

"This book has such a positive impact on everyone and it fits right in with our literacy program. Most of the time, hospitalized children don't feel like reading, but in this case it becomes healing. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could have this gift for our children all the time?"

Wendy Kellaris, Manager of Volunteer Resources
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

"'The Jester Has Lost His Jingle' is a beautifully illustrated and well-written children's book with an engaging manner and important message. The message that we all harbor the potential to rediscover inner joy, no matter how bleak things may at first appear, is a positive and uplifting one. Reading David Saltzman's personal story adds immeasurably to the meaning and depth of the message. The Jester & Pharley offer support, encouragement, and hope to the children and families we care for. The book will be much valued across the country and beyond."

Gerald R. Koocher, Ph.D., Executive Director, Linda Pollin Institute,
Harvard Medical School

"'The Jester Has Lost His Jingle' is a whimsical story with a poignant message for children whose lives are threatened by despair. It is an allegorical tale of how the author overcame despair with courage and purpose. For those touched by childhood cancer, it will come as no surprise that the Jester's lost jingle is brought to life by a girl with cancer, nor that the lost art of laughing is rediscovered through her resilience. Through this small child, David Saltzman speaks to all who are brought together by childhood cancer - children, parents, care providers. The story is a fitting legacy from one who sought to lighten the burden of those who are obliged to follow in his footsteps."

John N. Lukens, M.D., Former President
The American Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology