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Walter Isaacson's best-selling biography of Steve Jobs is a gripping account of the life and times of the co-founder of Apple Inc. Based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years, as well as conversations with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues, Isaacson has produced a fascinating portrait of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and relentless drive transformed six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.

Isaacson's book is a compelling read that will appeal to a wide audience. It provides an unvarnished view of the passions, perfectionism, obsessions, artistry, devilry, and compulsion for control that shaped Jobs' approach to business and the innovative products that resulted. His tale is instructive and cautionary, filled with lessons about innovation, character, leadership, and values.

One of the strengths of the book is its honesty. Although Jobs cooperated with the author, he asked for no control over what was written. He put nothing off-limits and encouraged the people he knew to speak honestly. As a result, the book provides a candid view of the people Jobs worked with and competed against.

Isaacson's writing is clear, concise, and engaging. He has a talent for bringing the people and events of Jobs' life to life on the page. He also does an excellent job of explaining the technical innovations that Jobs was responsible for, making them accessible to a general audience.

Overall, Steve Jobs is an inspiring and thought-provoking book that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most innovative and influential figures of our time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in technology, business, or entrepreneurship.

Book Details

630 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2011

Literary awards

Financial Times Business Book of the Year Nominee for Shortlist (2012), Goodreads Choice Award for History & Biography (2011), Premio Know Square (2011)

Original title: Steve Jobs

Setting:San Francisco Bay Area, California (United States)

Characters :Steve Jobs

This edition

Format: 630 pages, Hardcover


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