Biography & Memoir· United States
Steve Jobs
by Walter IsaacsonAggregate Editorial Score44/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2011665 pagesEnglish
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Published in 2011, Steve Jobs established Walter Isaacson as one of the defining voices in biography & memoir. Isaacson's comprehensive biography of Apple's co-founder, based on extensive interviews with Jobs himself and those who knew him, is a portrait of genius, cruelty, creativity, and the drive to make 'a dent in the universe.' Themes of technology, creativity, Apple run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2011.
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✍️ Biography & Memoir
True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.
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Walter Isaacson published Steve Jobs in 2011, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of biography & memoir from United States. The book's treatment of technology, creativity, Apple, leadership accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
Among its recognitions: Goodreads Choice Award 2011. With an editorial score of 44/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
The appeal of Steve Jobs lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of technology, creativity, Apple, leadership is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page.
Steve Jobs reflects Walter Isaacson's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
Awards & Recognition
Goodreads Choice Award
notable · global
201118
Walter Isaacson is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of history.
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