Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different: A Biography

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [277]-282) and index. Brief Description: "An unauthorized/unofficial biography"--T.p. verso. Brief Description: "From the start, his path was never predictable. Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the age of twenty, created Apple in his parents' garage with his friend Steve Wozniack. Then came the core and hallmark of his genius--his exacting moderation for perfection, his counterculture life approach, and his level of taste and style that pushed all boundaries. A devoted husband, father, and Buddhist, he battled cancer for over a decade, became the ultimate CEO, and made the world want every product he touched"--Publisher. Biographical Note: KAREN BLUMENTHAL is a critically acclaimed children's non-fiction writer and a long-time journalist for the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of "Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition," which received four starred reviews, "Six Days in October: The Stock Market Crash of 1929, " which was a Sibert Honor Book, and "Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX," which won a Jane Addams Children's Book Award. She lives in Dallas, Texas. Review Quotes:"Students who know Steve Jobs only through Apple's iTunes, iPhones, and iPads will have their eyes opened by this accessible and well-written biography."--"VOYA"."..an engaging and intimate portrait. Few biographies for young readers feel as relevant and current as this one does."--"Horn Book Magazine""This is a smart book about a smart subject by a smart writer." --"Booklist", starred"A perceptive, well-wrought picture of an iconic figure..."--"Kirkus""" .".. Blumenthal crafts an insightful, balanced portrait..."--"Publishers Weekly"Table of Contents: Introduction: Three stories -- Part 1 1. Seeds -- 2. Woz -- 3. Phreaks -- 4. College -- 5. Searching -- 6. Apple -- 7. Garage -- 8. Apple II -- 9. Rich -- 10. Pirates -- 11. Sculley -- Part 2 12. Next -- 13. Family -- 14. Siliwood -- 15. Return -- 16. Different -- 17. Turnaround -- 18. Music -- Part 3 19. Cancer -- 20. Redemption -- 21. Life -- 22. Legacy -- Time Line -- Author's Note -- Bibliography -- Notes -- Glossary -- Index -- Photo Credits. Review Quotes: A YALSA NONFICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS AWARD FINALIST"This is a smart book about a smart subject by a smart writer." --"Booklist," starred review"Students who know Steve Jobs only through Apple's iTunes, iPhones, and iPads will have their eyes opened by this accessible and well-written biography." --"VOYA""An engaging and intimate portrait. Few biographies for young readers feel as relevant and current as this one does." --"The Horn Book Magazine""A perceptive, well-wrought picture of an iconic figure." --"Kirkus Reviews""Blumenthal crafts an insightful, balanced portrait." --"Publishers Weekly"Publisher Marketing: "Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition."--Steve Jobs From the start, his path was never predictable. Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the age of twenty, created Apple in his parents' garage with his friend Steve Wozniack. Then came the core and hallmark of his genius--his exacting moderation for perfection, his counterculture life approach, and his level of taste and style that pushed all boundaries. A devoted husband, father, and Buddhist, he battled cancer for over a decade, became the ultimate CEO, and made the world want every product he touched. Critically acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal takes us to the core of this complicated and legendary man while simultaneously exploring the evolution of computers. Framed by Jobs' inspirational Stanford commencement speech and illustrated throughout with black and white photos, this is the story of the man who changed our world. Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2012 (EAN 9781250014450, Paperback)

Booklist 02/15/2012 pg. 46 (EAN 9781250014450, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Publishers Weekly 03/05/2012 pg. 73 (EAN 9781250014450, Paperback)

Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2012 pg. 109 (EAN 9781250014450, Paperback)

Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2012 pg. 188 (EAN 9781250014450, Paperback)

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2012 (EAN 9781250014450, Paperback)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 174 (EAN 9781250014450, Paperback)

Audio File 06/01/2013 pg. 61 (EAN 9781427228024, Pre-Recorded Audio Player)

Booklist 02/15/2012 pg. 46 (EAN 9781250015570, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Shelf Awareness 02/24/2012 (EAN 9781250015570, Hardcover)

Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2012 pg. 109 (EAN 9781250015570, Hardcover)

Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2012 pg. 188 (EAN 9781250015570, Hardcover)

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2012 (EAN 9781250015570, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 174 (EAN 9781250015570, Hardcover)

Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2013 pg. 11 (EAN 9781250015570, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Blumenthal, Karen Karen Blumenthal is the author of "Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX: The Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America"; and "Six Days in October: The Stock Market Crash of 1929", a 2003 Sibert Honor Book. A veteran "Wall Street Journal" editor and reporter and a die-hard sports fan, she lives with her husband and two daughters in Dallas, Texas.