Steve Jobs

Author: Walter Isaacson

Published: 2011

Summary: Steve Jobs is an in-depth biography of the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc., based on over 40 interviews with Jobs conducted over two years. The book also includes interviews with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues. It traces Jobs' life from his early days growing up in California, to his time at Reed College, his founding of Apple in his parents' garage, and his eventual rise to become one of the most influential figures in technology. The book delves into Jobs' personality traits, his perfectionism, his vision for Apple's innovative products (such as the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and MacBook), and his leadership style. Isaacson also examines Jobs' fall from grace at Apple, his time with NeXT and Pixar, and his triumphant return to Apple, where he revived the company. The biography also explores Jobs' battle with pancreatic cancer and his personal relationships, painting a complex portrait of a driven, often difficult, but ultimately visionary individual who reshaped industries.