Mother’s Day admittedly isn’t easy for Barbara Saltzman, or for any mother who knows the pain of losing a child. But this year, 25 since the passing of her son David to Hodgkin’s lymphoma and 20 since the publication of his award-winning children’s book, The Jester Has Lost His Jingle,” was different.
‘CBS Sunday Morning’ featured The Jester’s Mom, Barbara Saltzman, and the story behind her son, David Saltzman’s best-selling children’s book, The Jester Has Lost His Jingle.
The Jester joins Barbara and Michael Saltzman for the reading of David Saltzman’s best-selling children’s book, The Jester Has Lost His Jingle.
The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia, serves as inspiration for young patients to rediscover their smiles.
As part of our Smiles for Kids With Cancer program, four-year-old Rena received The Jester Has Lost His Jingle while being treated at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
The Jester’s Mom and Pops, Barbara and Joe Saltzman, talk with host Larry King, on cnn.com, about their son, David Saltzman and his book, The Jester Has Lost His Jingle.
Good Morning America
December 13, 1995
