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Becoming Steve Jobs

The evolution of a reckless upstart into a visionary leader
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Becoming Steve Jobs by Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli is a biography that chronicles the life and career of Steve Jobs, offering an in-depth look at his creative genius, business strategies, and personal growth. The book highlights his evolution from a brash entrepreneur to a visionary leader who reshaped technology and culture.
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Becoming Steve Jobs

'A fascinating reinterpretation of the Steve Jobs story' Sunday Times. The inside story on Steve Jobs from the journalist who knew him best

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The SUNDAY TIMES and #1 International Bestseller - with a new foreword by Silicon Valley legend Marc Andreessen.

Becoming Steve Jobs presents an enthralling and detailed narrative of the rise, fall, and resurrection of one of the world's most iconic entrepreneurs, Steve Jobs. This meticulously crafted biography departs from conventional accounts, providing an unparalleled peek into the mind and life of the man behind Apple.

We all believe we know who Steve Jobs was, what drove him, and the reasons behind his immense success. However, the most critical facet of his persona has often remained an enigma. How did the impulsive, egotistical young genius who was expelled from the very company he founded, transform into the visionary leader who revolutionised the technology industry and saved Apple from near extinction?

The book ventures beyond the known chronicles of Jobs' career, delving into his professional and personal evolution after his dramatic ousting from Apple in the mid-1980s. Banished from his kingdom, Jobs' journey did not simply lead him back to Apple; it moulded him into the luminary who would redefine the future of technology. Over a span of ten years, he metamorphosed Apple Inc. into the most innovative and valuable company in the world.

Becoming Steve Jobs is the first exhaustive study that examines the pivotal phase of Jobs' career post-exile. Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli have employed their unparalleled access and profound insight to sketch a startlingly new portrait of this larger-than-life figure. Drawing upon recently unearthed interviews and never-before-seen material, this biography dissects pivotal moments and decisions that highlight Jobs' reformation from a reckless upstart to a revered business icon.

This book is more than a simple recounting of events; it is the most intimate biography of Steve Jobs to date, penned by the journalist who knew him better than any other. Becoming Steve Jobs answers the most pressing questions about what rendered Jobs an extraordinary leader and offers fresh revelations on the relentless drive and innovative genius that shaped his path.

As you turn the pages, you'll gain unprecedented insight into how Steve Jobs became one of the most significant business figures in modern history, a journey filled with lessons on leadership, innovation, and resilience.

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Becoming Steve Jobs is praised for offering a fascinating and exhaustive reinterpretation of Steve Jobs' story, filled with new information and moving insights. It provides a unique look into the life of Apple's co-founder, featuring rare anecdotes and perspectives from those close to him. Critics highlight the book's deeply-researched and honest portrayal of Jobs, presenting a smart, accurate, and sometimes heartbreaking account of his journey.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444762013

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sceptre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Brent Schlender, 58 years old, is one of the 'graybeards' of Silicon Valley journalism, having covered the digital revolution almost since it's inception, including ten years at the Wall Street Journal, and two decades as Fortune's lead technology writer. He has won numerous writing awards, and in 2010 was named a 'Silicon Valley Visionary' by SD Forum, the software industry's international trade association.

Rick Tetzeli is executive editor of Fast Company. He was Managing Editor of Entertainment Weekly, and Deputy Editor of Fortune. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and their three children.

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