John Wood (2) (1964–)

Author of Leaving Microsoft to Change the World: An Entrepreneur's Odyssey to Educate the World's Children

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About the Author

John Wood is the author of several prize-winning books of poetry and photographic criticism, including the recently released Selected Poems: 1968-1998. His essays on a wide variety of subjects have appeared in many books and journals. Wood is the editor of 21st: The Journal of Contemporary show more Photography. (Bowker Author Biography) John Wood has written four prize-winning books of poetry & 11 of photographic history & criticism. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Works by John Wood

Creating Room to Read: A Story of Hope in the Battle for Global Literacy (2013) 80 copies, 5 reviews

Zak the Yak with Books on His Back (2010) 14 copies, 2 reviews

Zak the Yak and his New Friend Quack (2012) 2 copies

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Common Knowledge

Birthdate: 1964-01-29
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Organizations: Microsoft Corporation
Room to Read

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Leaving Microsoft to Change the World: An En… by John Wood

This book is by the founder of Room to Read, a non-profit that supplies books & scholarships, builds libraries and schools in mostly southeast asia. It is an inspiring story of the power of the individual to change his/her course in life and to inspire others to join him in making the world a better place. There are so many lessons in this book for life and business. I HIGHLY recommend it.

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KarenDeLucas | 18 other reviews | Nov 13, 2023 |

Leaving Microsoft to Change the World: An En… by John Wood

"Wow, totally loved John Wood's story and what he has done to help children around the world. Very inspiring. Tears welled up so many times when hearing these heart-felt stories and the lives he touched."

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AAPremlall | 18 other reviews | Jul 23, 2023 |

Leaving Microsoft to Change the World: An En… by John Wood

A great read about John Wood's creation of the Room to Read (www.roomtoread.org) organization to bring libraries and classrooms to the poorest parts of the world. Inspiring and uplifting.

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misterysun | 18 other reviews | Feb 27, 2023 |

Leaving Microsoft to Change the World: An En… by John Wood

A little to conceited and resourced to be a model for many others.

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bederson | 18 other reviews | Dec 17, 2020 |

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