Praise
What people are saying about The Napkin, The Melon and The Monkey

“A modern parable, with timeless wisdom, to help you enjoy greater happiness and success — starting now!”
- Robert Holden, Ph.D., author of Be Happy and Success Intelligence.
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“A marvelous tale packed with ancient advice that works for modern times. This book shows you practical techniques for handling life’s challenges more easily.”
- Marshall Goldsmith, author of the New York Times best-selling books, Mojo and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
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“If you want fun, learn profound lessons about life and transform your entire approach to making a living, then buy The Napkin, The Melon & The Monkey.”
- Michael Carroll, author of Awake at Work and The Mindful Leader.
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“The simple wisdom in these pages can lead any organization to create happier employees and more satisfied customers.”
- Ellen Krohne, Director, Capgemini; and former VP Illinois Power Company
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“This is a special book. Business fables are a dime a dozen. But The Napkin, The Melon & The Monkey is something different. It draws on the deep wisdom of the ages and captures both the desperation and the possibilities of the modern workplace.”
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“Through her storytelling, Barbara shows the importance of caring and compassion and brings alive the behaviors that can make a difference to customers, companies and customer service professionals everywhere.”


