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His second book, a novel, \u003cem\u003eBack to the Island\u003c\/em\u003e, was a rollicking tale dealing with injustices and greed, including Wall Street fraud, set on an island in the Bahamas. He hopes Will will make a difference in people's lives. Tim lectures at colleges and universities when he's not writing, travelling, hiking, biking, kayaking, or skiing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWill\u003c\/em\u003e is a book that must be read by ‘new’ adults or anyone who hasn’t yet buried their heads in—or up—something to avoid caring about what’s going on in the world. The plot is full of surprises and good humor; the characters interesting and poignant; and the story provokes novel ideas to ponder.” —Mark Saxenmeyer, founder and executive director of The Reporters, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wise Ink Creative Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41321645605014,"sku":"9781945769221","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/8731\/1254\/products\/img_proxy_25246e08-bc9f-4b0f-89ac-b2eefbea491e.jpg?v=1642160818"},{"product_id":"the-advocate","title":"The Advocate","description":"\u003cp\u003eNothing may be more important in a child's life than the ability to read well. \u003cem\u003eThe Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e is a fictional tale of Ryan Arenz, a retired middle-class widower. He volunteers for a program in which he advocates for Wanda, a single mother, and her young son, Marshawn. Although out of his element, Ryan is tasked with ensuring 'Marsh' is prepared for school, feels he belongs, is on a level playing field with other more advantaged kids, and has a fighting chance to succeed and stay in school. Although, things do not always go smoothly for Ryan, Wanda, and Marsh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel demonstrates how school districts can provide a solution to the daycare needs for parents and ensure a young child has a healthy body and brain. The story is both heart-warming and heart-breaking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Munkeby \u003c\/strong\u003ehas taught writing in Minnesota and Colombia S.A., directed plays, and coached sports. After founding a successful financial planning firm, Tim wrote \u003cem\u003eIf I Had a Million Dollars: How to Achieve Financial Independence Before Your Parents Do\u003c\/em\u003e and lectured for several years at colleges and universities on financial literacy. In addition, he has published three novels: Back to the Island, Will, and \u003cem\u003eThe Advocate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTim is the co-founder of the non-profit, Minnesota Rally to Read. His current novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e, demonstrates the importance of literacy for children and, thus, society and the economy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 16 years in the Boundary Waters' woods, he now lives on Minnehaha Creek in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with his wife Mary. 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