{"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. They have 5 kids and 12 grands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e is a book I finished in one day because I simply couldn't put it down. The characters were people I knew. I could feel myself sitting in the house with them, at the meetings. As a single parent, the support the 'advocate' offered the mom and child made me both envious and charmed. The book is so well-written you live the story, not read it.\" -\u003cstrong\u003eJulie Frawley\u003c\/strong\u003e, middle chool teacher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Itasca Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54526376444179,"sku":"9781952976773","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/3521\/2563\/files\/9781952976773ita.jpg?v=1785852069","url":"https:\/\/danuc.net\/products\/the-advocate","provider":"Danu's Wardrobe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}