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Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart Into a Visionary Leader
Brent Schlender, Rick Tetzeli
4.21 AVERAGE
96 reviews for:
Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart Into a Visionary Leader
Brent Schlender, Rick Tetzeli
4.21 AVERAGE
Honestly, I don't know why this guy bills himself as the Anti-Issacson. I think they both treat Jobs pretty accurately and fairly. I think they both deal with his weaknesses and strengths. I do think this journalist asserts that Jobs grew into being a greater leader. That is probably the thesis of his biography. I think overall Issacson treats Jobs more thoroughly. But this guy has a worthwhile perspective if you are trying to really understand Jobs.
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Having read the official biography previously, I'm glad I read this to balance it out. I appreciated that this telling of his life focused on his growth and human complexity, instead of trying to paint a binary caricature like the official biography. That said, I would have liked a more holistic view of Jobs, not just his work life. At times, this felt like a history of Apple/NeXT instead of the history of a man. The deep-dive into Apple and NeXT was interesting, but not expected.
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Every book I read about Steve Jobs are different in how they present him. This one shows more of his personal side, which I appreciated.
thrifted this with my friend Emily in vancouver in 2022 — far better than the Walter Isaacson biography, but less known
I liked this biography on Steve Jobs more than the one written by Walter Isaacson. It showed a much more personal side to Steve.
Where Walter Isaacson largely squandered his opportunity for original new reporting in his authorized “Steve Jobs” biography, this book has an interesting take on the professional life of Steve Jobs. It explores some of the traits that led to his ouster from Apple, and how his time with Next and Pixar changed him; moderating those same traits and setting the stage for his return to Apple and leading them to massive success in his second stint with the company. There is some occasional editing sloppiness that make it feel this book may have been rushed a bit, but overall it offers a compelling and unique perspective.
The Real Steve Jobs
I never had the privilege of knowing him, but now I feel like I did. I certainly enjoy the fruits of his labors.
I never had the privilege of knowing him, but now I feel like I did. I certainly enjoy the fruits of his labors.