THE VIRTUES OF SERVICE

About the Book

The world seems to define greatness in terms of power, possessions, prestige, and position. If you are in a position to demand service from others, then you've “made it” according to our celebrity society. This self-absorbed culture with its “me-first” mentality seemingly wants little to do with acting in service for others. This is much different from a significant life based on how we serve others, as stated by Jesus of Nazareth.

About the Author

Christopher Thomas Wood was born and raised in and around New York City by a family devoted to service. He attended Notre Dame School, a Catholic grammar school and was taught by Roman Catholic Dominican Sisters and Franciscan Brothers, who helped further form his ethical core of service to the community.

Chris’s higher education continued at Gannon University, a Catholic college, where he majored in Social Science and minored in Religion/Philosophy. He started his career as an educator in a private Catholic high school in California while obtaining a Masters Degree in Mass Communications from California State University and a Professional Designation in Finance from UCLA.

He has spent the last 30 years as a professional writer and communications developer in the financial services industry, working in institutional financial sales, marketing and communications for a variety of large institutional financial firms.

Chris has written financial and motivational materials for more than a hundred Fortune 1000 clients. He is the author of the book, Four Steps to True Wealth.

His time outside of professional communications includes giving service to a variety of organizations that specialize in the enhancement of arts and culture, architectural preservation, and advancing equal educational opportunities for teens and adults. He has been active in the American Red Cross for many years.

Chris currently lives in West Lafayette, Indiana, the home of Purdue University.