When Tyler Wood met Khadijah, he knew the beautiful Bangladeshi woman would change his life; he didn't realize she would almost destroy it.
Soon after the birth of their son, Wood began to detect signs that Khadijah wasn't going to be the wife and mother he thought she would be. While Wood enjoyed every minute with their new son, Mati, Khadijah was increasingly and suspiciously absent. Eventually, the truth became plain: Khadijah was committing frequent and blatant adultery.
The marriage ended in a bitter divorce, and a fiercely fought custody battle for Mati ensued. Then Khadijah did the unthinkable. Abducting Mati, she fled to Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Wood's attempt to regain his son through the Bangladeshi courts proved futile. Knowing he might never see Mati again, the desperate father embarked on a risky plan that brought him into contact with corrupt police officers and Bangladeshi mobsters alike. No risk was too great to bring Mati home.
The true story of Tyler Wood's grueling fight to rescue his son, Bring Mati Home: The True Story of a Father's Search for His Abducted Son in Bangladesh is both an inspirational memoir and a guide for parents struggling to regain custody of children across international borders.
About the Author: Tyler Wood is the senior vice president of global business development for Mediatrix Capital. He specializes in algorithmic currency trading and artificial intelligence and also consults private clients in hedge fund formation and the construction of alternative investment portfolios.
Wood traveled extensively for his international business education. He studied in China, France, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore, and South Africa. His passion for philanthropy led to his ten-year relationship with Kiva.org, a nonprofit microlending organization.
Before all these roles, however, Wood is a devoted and loving father to his son, Mati Wood.
