Steve Jobs

Walter Isaacson
40 pages1-hour read
Nonfiction
Biography
Adult
Published in 2011

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Book Brief

Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

656

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

Silicon Valley • 1970s-2011

Theme
Community

•

Science & Technology

•

Fathers
Topic
Business & Economics

•

Technology

•

Science & Nature
First Publication Year

2011

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1080L

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Super Short Summary

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson explores the life of the Apple founder, detailing his adoption, early influences, foundational work with Steve Wozniak, and his journey at companies like Atari and Hewlett-Packard, leading to the creation of Apple and its iconic products. The book highlights Jobs's unique personality, his relationships, and his impact on the tech industry. The biography includes topics such as adoption and interpersonal conflicts.

Inspirational

Informative

Contemplative

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,412,775 ratings

79%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Walter Isaacson's Steve Jobs offers a meticulous and engrossing biography, praised for its comprehensive research and insightful portrayal. Reviewers commend its balanced perspective, depicting Jobs' genius and flaws candidly. However, some criticize the portrayal as occasionally lacking depth. Overall, it serves as a compelling read for tech enthusiasts and general audiences alike.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Steve Jobs?

Tech enthusiasts, business leaders, biography aficionados, and innovation historians will relish Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs. Similar appeal to readers of Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance and The Innovators by Isaacson. Ideal for those curious about visionary leadership and Silicon Valley's evolution.

4.2

1,412,775 ratings

79%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Key Figures

The author chosen by Steve Jobs to write his biography, known for his prior biographies of significant historical figures like Albert Einstein and Benjamin Franklin.

Co-founder of Apple and a key figure in the personal computing revolution, known for his visionary approach to technology and innovation, as well as his complicated personal relationships.

Co-founder of Apple who collaborated with Jobs, bringing his expertise in technology to create foundational products for the company.

Former CEO of Apple whose strategic differences with Jobs led to significant shifts in the company and their relationship.

Co-founder of Microsoft and notable business rival to Steve Jobs, with whom Jobs had a complex but eventually respectful relationship.

Steve Jobs's adoptive parents, who provided him with a loving, supportive environment and nurtured his early interests in education and technology.

Steve Jobs's high school girlfriend and mother of his first child, Lisa, whose relationship with Jobs was marked by personal and emotional complexities.

Steve Jobs's wife and mother of three of his children, who shared his business interests and supported him throughout his professional and personal life.

Book Details
Pages

656

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

Silicon Valley • 1970s-2011

Theme
Community

•

Science & Technology

•

Fathers
Topic
Business & Economics

•

Technology

•

Science & Nature
First Publication Year

2011

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1080L

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