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Prayer and Faith: The Life of Dr. Tom Williams
189 pages
189 pages, Paperback
First published June 5, 2013
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Tom Williams
213 books28 followersTom Williams is a technology veteran with over four decades of experience leading private and public companies that profoundly altered the way we work, learn, entertain and interact.
The son of an auto mechanic and a bookkeeper, Tom grew up in Rhode Island with an interest in changing how things work. In 1968, he joined the Information Technology Department at the Community College of Rhode Island to lead in the design and development of automated grade reporting, class scheduling, and student information systems.
In 1978, the Memorex Corporation lured Tom to Silicon Valley with an offer to join its newly formed Communications Product Division as a Strategic Planner. After a five-year stint at Memorex, he concentrated his career in starting disruptive technology companies that received a number in domestic and international awards.
Besides being Chairman of the companies he founded, Tom held domestic and international Board of Directors positions, executive positions at Novell and Cisco, and is a Limited Partner in several venture capital funds. Also, Tom was a Trustee and Executive Committee member of a private school.
Today, Tom spends his time as an Independent Board Member, Strategic Advisor, speaker and author. Corporations, growth companies, startups and private equity firms engage Tom's expertise and retain him as an independent voice to gather thought leaders together to discuss and debate the impact and strategic value of technology in emerging markets that will deliver extraordinary productive and profitable outcomes.
Tom earned an MBA from Santa Clara University, a BS Business from Roger Williams University, an AS Computer Science from Community College of RI, and a Certificate in Data Processing from the Institute for Certification of Computing Processionals (ICCP). Tom also served honorably in the U.S. Army in the position of Drill Sergeant.
Tom is intrigued by the notion of providing an author’s platform that directly engages readers. One of the aspects of his novels is to include an Author’s Commentary chapter at the end of the story that clarifies the impact of the technology used in the story. He encourages readers to engage in discussions and observation on the technology referenced in his books.
The son of an auto mechanic and a bookkeeper, Tom grew up in Rhode Island with an interest in changing how things work. In 1968, he joined the Information Technology Department at the Community College of Rhode Island to lead in the design and development of automated grade reporting, class scheduling, and student information systems.
In 1978, the Memorex Corporation lured Tom to Silicon Valley with an offer to join its newly formed Communications Product Division as a Strategic Planner. After a five-year stint at Memorex, he concentrated his career in starting disruptive technology companies that received a number in domestic and international awards.
Besides being Chairman of the companies he founded, Tom held domestic and international Board of Directors positions, executive positions at Novell and Cisco, and is a Limited Partner in several venture capital funds. Also, Tom was a Trustee and Executive Committee member of a private school.
Today, Tom spends his time as an Independent Board Member, Strategic Advisor, speaker and author. Corporations, growth companies, startups and private equity firms engage Tom's expertise and retain him as an independent voice to gather thought leaders together to discuss and debate the impact and strategic value of technology in emerging markets that will deliver extraordinary productive and profitable outcomes.
Tom earned an MBA from Santa Clara University, a BS Business from Roger Williams University, an AS Computer Science from Community College of RI, and a Certificate in Data Processing from the Institute for Certification of Computing Processionals (ICCP). Tom also served honorably in the U.S. Army in the position of Drill Sergeant.
Tom is intrigued by the notion of providing an author’s platform that directly engages readers. One of the aspects of his novels is to include an Author’s Commentary chapter at the end of the story that clarifies the impact of the technology used in the story. He encourages readers to engage in discussions and observation on the technology referenced in his books.
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February 19, 2024
Dr. Tom Williams story was unbelievable! All that he went through and all that he's done, I'm in awe. The way he lived by faith and how God provided for him was amazing!
Now that I've read that book I strive to have a prayer life not just a prayer time
Now that I've read that book I strive to have a prayer life not just a prayer time
June 26, 2025
Years ago, I had the privilege of hearing Tom Williams speak. At that time, his wife Pam was alive, and she came to the platform after Tom finished speaking. Despite her limitations, she was able to articulate answers to questions and quote Scripture. I also bought the book Twice Given, which told Pam's story.
This book covers Tom's life, starting with his conversion from a life of sin up to the age of 73. Tom's first wife died after giving birth to her second child (a daughter who also died), and his second wife, Pam, endured a terrible illness with meningitis. Tom's third wife, Jeannine, had been Pam's caregiver for 13 years of her illness.
This book covers Tom's life, starting with his conversion from a life of sin up to the age of 73. Tom's first wife died after giving birth to her second child (a daughter who also died), and his second wife, Pam, endured a terrible illness with meningitis. Tom's third wife, Jeannine, had been Pam's caregiver for 13 years of her illness.
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November 17, 2025This book challenged both my prayer life and my faith.
July 22, 2009
This is an amazing true story of how when one has faith and prays, God answers prayers in miraculous ways. If you don't think God answers prayers of those that are faithful to Him, this would be a great read for you!
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