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'John's story is a spellbinding tale of transformation ... one-third business saga, one-third world travelogue, and one-third human drama - a 100% great book...' Marc Andreessen, Cofounder, Netscape Communications
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"Wood is obsessed with putting to work the business practices he learnt at Microsoft… melding 'the compassion of Mother Teresa' with 'the focus and tenacity of a blue-chip company'." Financial Times
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Life changing.. No really! As a direct result of reading this book I am flying to China to offer what little support I can to my foster sister in her care and dedication towards severly disabled and abandoned children. This is only the beginging I promise.
Rachel Wood
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This book is amazing, really inspiring with the added bonus that profits from the book go to the charity! This should be read by anyone who is bored with work and wants to get out there and make a difference - one man can make a difference as is proved here. The book also fills you with hope for humanity, showing that even with all the suffering in the world, there are still great things happening.
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A MUST read for millions of people like me who is a thinker, dreamer and pessimist for this book is all about action, reality and optimism! It will give you the much needed kick to get up and started!
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amazing book!
It is an amazing book. After reading this I wanted to help more and more. It is still an inspiration and I believe I will never forget this wonderful story.
Published 9 months ago by Laura
Action man discovers the third world
I only noticed the ambiguity in the title half way through reading this book ;-)
You have to admire John Wood's energy and his single mindedness - or do I mean... Read more
You have to admire John Wood's energy and his single mindedness - or do I mean... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Hairy Porter
One of the best books
This is something inspirational. One of the best books I have found and read. I liked it. He has done really good things in Country like Nepal and being Nepalese Citizen I can see... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Rusu
Never have I been so inspired...
This is a spectacular book, well written and inspiring beyond belief. Buy it, read it, pass it on and give this book to others.. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Lucy VG
Inspirational
This is the fourth copy of this inspirational book that I've brought. Someone brought it for me when I retired & I'm now buying it for others. Read more
Published on 23 April 2010 by S. A. Eagle
Inspirational, Interesting, Intelligent
Great book, well written and does inspire you to consider how you could make a difference. John Wood is definitely an articulate and intelligent man. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Ivan
An inspirational read!
I was given this book by my boss, he having been impressed by John Wood and the work of Room to Read. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Nina
Inspiring!!
Truely inspiring - this book is definately worth reading and I would recommend to everyone!
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by Becky
Invigorating
What a pleasant romp through one persons ideas to help the world, one book at a time. I found this an inspiring and invigorating read. It really makes you want to 'do something'. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by Walk and Travel
Inspiring book
In a way this book is almost TOO inspiring, giving a feeling of "I couldn't do anything like that... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by D. Medcalf
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