The Elephant and the Gnat

By Melisa Mel and Kendall Austin Pardo

The Elephant and the Gnat is a book upon which to ponder. While the pictures and verbiage are simple in nature, the depth of discussion can be endless. The characters will lead one on a search for wisdom and meaning where there are no right or wrong answers. The reader can relate different emotions and perspectives to each and every page. The readers must find their own truths and realities on each page.

This book was inspired by Robert David Dauzat; written by his daughter, author Melisa Mel; and illustrated by his grandson, artist Kendall Austin Pardo.

Enjoy your search. Enjoy your findings.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Nov 8, 2017
• ISBN: 9781543463033

Melisa Mel

Melisa Mel was the Founder, CEO, and President of her company From Victim to Survivor, LLC. Upon its retirement after three extremely successful years, she then went on to become the Founder of Mels Voice on Paper. This is the platform from which she promotes her publications. She works extensively with First Responders, Perpetrators, and Victims of sexual assault as well as victims of other violent crimes. Her preference is to be addressed simply as Mel. Mel taught English, Spanish, Severe Disabilities, and Prison populations for over thirty years. She then transitioned her focus to LGBT issues, policing issues, first responder issues and vulnerable populations. She has published many books and is currently working on her next project. She holds a BA in English, an MA in English as a Second Language, an MA in Special Education/Education, and a PhD ABD in Psychology. As a successful business person and one who has worked extensively with people in unhealthy relationships, Mel knows well that the simple lesson found in the pages of The Fabric Store is a lesson that is vital for growth. Sometimes time, money, and heart are just not enough. There are many factors that can come into play that can affect ones success. Good recordkeeping and constant reassessment of how one is doing are both critical for one to be able to make wise decisions. Mel has had to make some extremely tough and painful decisions in her own business life and in her personal life. Bold decision-making and strong follow-through have made Mel the success that she is today. Over the years, Mel has been nominated for various national awards for her work with victims, her philanthropy, her teaching, and her writing. She was recently awarded the 2017 Arizona Beth McDonald Woman of the Year Award and the Triumph Over Tragedy Award from Arizona Governor Doug Ducey.

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