Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different

Discover the riveting story of Steve Jobs, the visionary who revolutionized the worlds of computing, music, filmmaking, and more in this award-winning biography."Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." —Steve JobsFrom his humble beginnings as an adopted child to his rise as a technological genius, Steve Jobs' path was never predictable. After dropping out of college, he created Apple in his parents' garage with friend Steve Wozniack at just twenty years old.Jobs' exacting standards for perfection, counterculture approach, and uncompromising taste pushed boundaries and shaped his legacy. A devoted husband, father, and Buddhist, he battled cancer for over a decade while leading Apple to unprecedented heights with iconic products like the iMac, iPod, iTunes, and iPhone.In Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different, acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal explores the evolution of computers through Jobs' life and work. Illustrated with black and white photos and framed by his inspirational 2005 Stanford commencement speech, this biography is a must-read portrait of a modern genius who changed our world.Praise for Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different:"This is a smart book about a smart subject by a smart writer." —Booklist, starred review"An engaging and intimate portrait. Few biographies for young readers feel as relevant and current as this one does." —The Horn Book Magazine