Summary:
The book chronicles the journey of a former Microsoft executive who left his lucrative career to found Room to Read, a nonprofit organization aimed at promoting education across developing countries. It details his challenges and successes in building libraries and schools, and his mission to provide educational opportunities to underprivileged children around the globe.
Key points:
1. Passion and Purpose: John Wood left a high-paying job at Microsoft to follow his passion for helping children access education, showing how aligning work with personal values can lead to great achievements and satisfaction.
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