I found this book on the “free books” shelf at the Navy Base library. It was the best selection on the shelf amongst the harlequin romance novels and outdated programming guides.

If you are the type of person who enjoys reading and has enjoyed it since childhood, you will appreciate the work that the author and entrepreneur John Wood committed his life to.

During a vacation in the Himalayas, Wood visited a local school and library that had but few books none of which were suitable for the young growing minds of children. When asked if he could bring more books to their library perhaps the next time he visited Nepal, he made a promise that he would. From this promise burgeoned Room to Read an organization whose goal became to provide global education.

Countless children who would have otherwise stopped their schooling at a young age now have the ability to continue due to the scholarships, libraries and schools provided by the organization.

I for one really enjoy reading and I can honestly say I wouldn’t be the person I am if not for the many books my Grandfather provided to us as children. I can’t imagine my life without books and a love for reading; now so many children in many third world countries can experience the same.