Book review: Leaving Microsoft to Change the world

 

This book was written about John Wood who was a busy, successful man, working in an important, well-paid job for Microsoft in Australia. One day he went to Nepal for his vacation and he visited a school in small village. He knew a shocking truth there. About 70% of Nepalis can’t read because they don’t get enough education and the government doesn’t have enough money. The school had a beautiful library but there were few books for 450 students. This was really hit him. Nobody has done wrong. Poverty had caused the problem. This experience changed his life. After that he quit his big job and started working for children who weren’t able to get a good education. At first, his business, which was named ‘Room to Read’, was run by him and his father. They gathered books and donations as much as they could and sent them to Nepal. Finally, thanks to their effort, ‘Room to Read’ scored a great success.

This story is a real story. The main character, John Wood, is passionate about giving books to children and building schools in poor countries. His decision to quit his job in Microsoft must have been hard but he didn’t five up his dream. Not only this, he also broke up with his girlfriend and his best partner to do what he wanted. If I were him, I wouldn’t have chosen his option because working in a large company such as a Microsoft isn’t easy. Everybody wants to get such a job. Therefore I am absolutely proud of him. Moreover this story gives us encouragement to do what we want from the bottom of our hearts. If you read the book, you will try to realize your dream.