Leaving Microsoft to Change the World - by John Wood (Paperback)

This inspiring memoir tells the story of John Wood, a Microsoft executive who left his lucrative career to create Room to Read, a nonprofit organization that promotes education across the developing world.

Through his journey, Wood discovered his passion, his greatest success, and his life's work.

He shares vivid and emotional tales of how to take the lessons learned at a hard-charging company like Microsoft and apply them to the world's most pressing social problems.

With over 5,000 libraries and 400 schools established, and long-term scholarships awarded to more than 3,000 girls, Room to Read has given more than one million children the lifelong gift of education.

Wood's story will inspire you to take action and make a difference in the world.