Steve Jobs by Walter Issacson, A Book Review

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    The author and the subject - both have created masterpieces in their genre. There is nothing much to say about Steve Jobs, an exemplary artist, who created products that were at the intersection of artistry and technology. However, there are many controversial aspects of his life and personality that are described in the book, unbiased, because Jobs wanted them to be open for the world.

    People do complain about the walled garden of Apple ecosystem around its products, but once they read the reason behind such ecosystem in the book, they would stop complaining about it. The greatest legacy that Jobs left is "Apple" and it certainly is not a company, but a revolution. There is a reason why he never designed "Power" buttons on Apple devices and that is also a reason why you should read this book, although it's a lengthy book (500+ pages).

    Jobs was keen on making Apple a company that not only designed great products, but also a place where all A-players work together and embrace innovation in their DNA. He, very well passed on the baton to a worthy successor, Tim Cook, who led the company to a position (as per valuation) Steve Jobs could not have even thought of.

    Apple is currently in that stage again, when it's CEO, Tim Cook has to diligently decide his successor. It shall decide the company's future and legacy of Steve Jobs. I sincerely hope for more groundbreaking products and innovation from Apple which would help humanity face the challenges of the modern era like climate change and others. This would be the actual tribute to one of the world's finest Artist !

    Lastly, about the author, Walter Isaacson - it's the first biography I read by this author and I must say, he makes you feel as if you are with the person experiencing his life in a movie as you go throughout the book. The last moments of Steve Jobs, as Walter Isaacson has written in the book, makes you emotional and connected with that moment. Death is hard to process and also a truth that everyone has to face. But, as Jobs said in of his last interviews with the author, "I've done all that I can do", is the satisfaction that makes you feel that you did your job, perfectly !

Comments

  1. Rajendra23 February 2024 at 22:48

    Nice review Kishore. I took this book from our library in December. I will read it next month as many are recommending this author.

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