Michele (luluinphilly) - , reviewed on 5/31/2008 + 367 more book reviews

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I saw John Wood on Oprah and really enjoyed listening to him. I didn't think Oprah appreciated him, though. Maybe it's because he's bringing books and classrooms to Nepal and Oprah's thing is South Africa? I don't know. I just felt she wasn't giving the man his props. John left a lucrative 6-figure job at Microsoft to bring literacy to the far-reaches of Nepal. Literacy and education equals a way out of poverty. Oprah should know this. Even her students know this! It's their chance of getting out and helping their families. I was so moved by John and his project that I hooked up with Room to Read, his organization.

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