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Karen Blumenthal (Author)
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February 14, 2012
"Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition."--Steve Jobs
 
From the start, his path was never predictable. Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the age of twenty, created Apple in his parents' garage with his friend Steve Wozniack. Then came the core and hallmark of his genius--his exacting moderation for perfection, his counterculture life approach, and his level of taste and style that pushed all boundaries. A devoted husband, father, and Buddhist, he battled cancer for over a decade, became the ultimate CEO, and made the world want every product he touched.
         Critically acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal takes us to the core of this complicated and legendary man while simultaneously exploring the evolution of computers. Framed by Jobs' inspirational Stanford commencement speech and illustrated throughout with black and white photos, this is the story of the man who changed our world.
 
 
 

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“…an engaging and intimate portrait. Few biographies for young readers feel as relevant and current as this one does.”--Horn Book Magazine

 

“This is a smart book about a smart subject by a smart writer.” --Booklist, starred

 

“A perceptive, well-wrought picture of an iconic figure…”--Kirkus

 

"...Blumenthal crafts an insightful, balanced portrait..."--Publishers Weekly --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Through original interviews, a smart use of source material, and a wonderfully easy-going style, Blumenthal gives a full portrait of Jobs ...This is a smart book about a smart subject by a smart writer. -- Ilene Cooper American Library Journal 20120206 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (February 14, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 125001445X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1250014450
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A must read for our times April 27, 2012
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This book surprised me because I could not put it down. Typically a biography of this nature is not my usual pick for reading, however I found the book to be fascinating. The book flows and keeps your attention, it kept me up late reading it. Steve Jobs certainly is an important man of our times to understand and this book lays out all aspects of him, the genius, the jerk and the quirky!
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A wonderful book! February 28, 2012
By Eileen
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This book is informative, well organized and thought provoking. Karen's writing in this book, as in all her other books, is a joy to read. While the book is written for students, I found there was plenty of interesting information for an adult - especially one who does not want to read the 656 pages of Isaacson's book.
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I thought i was buying the Walter Isaacson book but this book does well telling Steve Jobs' story. I was able to complete it in about a day. I like the organization of the book. I most enjoyed the quote about us making our habits in the first forty years of our life but our habits making US the next forty years! I thought that was profound!
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