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Author: Walter Isaacson
Summary/Excerpt
💡 The book provides an in-depth, unvarnished portrait of Steve Jobs, the co-founder and former CEO of Apple. Isaacson was granted unprecedented access to Jobs and was able to interview him extensively over a two-year period, as well as over 100 of his family members, friends, adversaries, and colleagues. The biography chronicles Jobs' life, from his unconventional upbringing and early days founding Apple, to his ouster from the company, his wilderness years, and his triumphant return to transform Apple into the most valuable company in the world. Isaacson does not shy away from depicting Jobs' demanding, mercurial personality and his "reality distortion field" that could both inspire and terrorize those around him.
The book explores how Jobs' perfectionism, obsession with design, and desire for control were both the source of his success and his Achilles' heel.Overall, "Steve Jobs" is positioned as the definitive, authorized biography that provides an unvarnished look at the life and legacy of one of the most influential and iconic figures of the digital age.
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Amazon Links:
| Kindle | Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover |
Author: Walter Isaacson
Summary/Excerpt
💡 The book provides an in-depth, unvarnished portrait of Steve Jobs, the co-founder and former CEO of Apple. Isaacson was granted unprecedented access to Jobs and was able to interview him extensively over a two-year period, as well as over 100 of his family members, friends, adversaries, and colleagues. The biography chronicles Jobs' life, from his unconventional upbringing and early days founding Apple, to his ouster from the company, his wilderness years, and his triumphant return to transform Apple into the most valuable company in the world. Isaacson does not shy away from depicting Jobs' demanding, mercurial personality and his "reality distortion field" that could both inspire and terrorize those around him.
The book explores how Jobs' perfectionism, obsession with design, and desire for control were both the source of his success and his Achilles' heel.Overall, "Steve Jobs" is positioned as the definitive, authorized biography that provides an unvarnished look at the life and legacy of one of the most influential and iconic figures of the digital age.
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.