Book Launch Celebrating Richard Kirk's Newly Published Book , Timmy's Wish!

About the Book:

A Young Boy’s Powerful Declaration of His Faith and Purpose in Life - A message for all. Several months after writing his “Wish,” Timmy is diagnosed with a brain tumor, sending him on a journey through the ravages of pediatric cancer surgery and treatment while he continues to live out his life’s purpose. In recognition of the many families and individuals who are faced with similar challenges, the book offers resources for family care services and options for handling the grief that inevitably comes with this traumatic experience.Timmy’s Wish is a young boy’s powerful declaration of his faith and purpose in life. Composed in response to a school writing prompt, he professes his desire to become a beacon of faith for those who will follow him. 

About the Author:

Richard Kirk has spent 39 years in K-12 education, 36 of those years in the Manasquan School District. He served as a teacher, coach, and administrator. He has taught at the Middle School and High School levels and also served as an administrator  at Manasquan Elementary School for 23 years before retiring in 2020. He currently teaches Education courses at Brookdale Community College as an Adjunct faculty member while also continuing to coach basketball at Manasquan High School for the Lady Warriors  basketball program. His wife of 35 years, Cynthia, currently teaches first grade at Manasquan Elementary School.