BOOK REVIEW

STEVE JOBS BY WALTER ISAACSON

The book tells the story of Steve Jobs and it shows a particular description of Apple founder. This biography was written by Walter Isaacson and it is surprising the way the writer lays out Steve Jobs´ strengths, weaknesses and deepest thoughts. It is especially interesting the prologue, where Walter Isaacson explains the reasons why he wrote the biography and how he was persuaded to do it.

Steve Jobs was born in California, on February 24, 1955.Their parents were two University graduate students who gave him up for adoption. Steve was adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs. Steve and his father used to work on electronics in the family garage but it is really interesting the way the writer shows who Steve was influenced by this hobby.  It was a hobby that instilled confidence, tenacity and mechanical prowess, something very important in Steve´s future.

Steve Jobs experimented with different pursuits before starting Apple Computers. For example, he worked as a video game designer in Atari and later he traveled to India to find his spiritual way. It was in 1976 when Steve Jobs and Wozniak started Apple Computers. They started their job in the Steve Jobs´ garage.

The books tells how Apple revolutioned the computer industry and technology, making the machines smaller, intuitive and accessible to everyday consumers.

Of course, the biography tells his departure from Apple, the return to the company and his personal life that does not have a surprising end because Steve Jobs dies in 2011, due to a pancreatic cancer.

If you are a lover of Apple´s machines or if you want to know Steve Jobs´ extravagances, you should not miss this book.

Mª Lucía Lucero Gallardo