Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. [Ed: Almost a top pick, but I doubted you all needed this list to know that this book existed.] “Unsurprisingly, Jobs managed to channel the communication about his life even after his death. The man was brilliant and unapologetically mean at the same time. Undoubtedly he and some of his designers have changed the world --- I would agree for the better! Yet I cannot like the man. The story of Apple is fascinating, also from the business management perspective.” And: “deeper themes about beauty and taste and the idea that great products can create their own demand.” And: “A compelling story of our generation's genius, who is undeniably brilliant but who is also cruel, quirky and insecure. The backdrop of coming of age in Silicon Valley, his deep scars from being given up for adoption, his devotion to his adoptive parents, and the story of Jobs and Gates complex relationship made this a page turner for me :) I also loved learning about the evolution of Apple's products and Jobs impact on the music, computer, and movie industries.”
