Robert T. Wood grew up in Northern California.  While in his teens he began studying the Japanese language, history, and culture on his own, an endeavor that continues to this day.  He became proficient in the Japanese language and began teaching Japanese as a hobby and part-time job.  He has a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language and a Master of Arts in East Asian Languages and Literature, specializing in Teaching Japanese as a Second Language, from the University of Hawaii. 

He also has a degree in Police Science.  His professional background is law enforcement of which he has 36 years of experience.  After retiring from law enforcement he served ten years as the Regional Security Director for the Far East region for a major global corporation.  His expertise in law enforcement and security form the basis for his publications “Corporate Security Manger,” “Basic Security Management,” and "Physical Security for Information Protection."

His self-study of Japanese culture and of Zen philosophy along with experiences as a criminal investigator provide a unique background and insight into the meaning of life and death that is reflected in his publication, "Everything."

The themes of Robert T. Wood’s writings are Japanese language, self-improvement, and self-reflection.