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- The Best Books About AppleReading list
Steve Jobs, written by Walter Isaacson, is widely regarded as one of the best books about Apple. Based on extensive interviews with Jobs, as well as interviews with family members, friends, and colleagues, the book offers a unique and personal look at the life and career of one of the most influential figures in the…
- The Best Biographies of Historical FiguresReading list
Steve Jobs was an iconic figure in the world of technology. He was the co-founder of Apple and revolutionized the way we use computers and other devices. He was also known for his strong vision and dedication to his work. In Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs, readers can learn about Jobs’s life, his impact on…
- Jordan MechnerInterview
At 25, A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander et al. To say it’s about architecture, home/office design, and urban planning doesn’t begin to do justice to its wisdom and insight into the ways our environment affects us. At age 16, I’d give myself How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. I refused…
- Richard KochInterview
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. This is a novel, a book about ideas and technology, and a business instruction manual all wrapped up in one great, extremely well-written book. A masterpiece. Also, for the message, The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck – the best self-help book ever, by a mile, with the sole exception…
- Brian KilmeadeInterview
The books I’ve recommended the most are biographies, in particular Truman and John Adams by David McCullough; and Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson.
- Dr. Geoff SmartInterview
- Elise QuevedoInterview
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. It is an incredible book. Not for the faint-hearted as it is nearly 600 pages long, but it takes you on a great journey.
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