tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post102426384300638360..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: Steve Jobs; Walter Isaacson(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-61848964360160113352011-12-25T13:13:05.878-05:002011-12-25T13:13:05.878-05:00I just listened to Elaine Charles review. I think...I just listened to Elaine Charles review. I think she really had a fabulous discussion about it so if anyone is interested here is a link to her archived show on it<br />http://bookreportradio.com/media/The%20BookReport%20Show%2058%2059-43.mp3DaraRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014335961308418385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-4477645768381416282011-12-03T19:47:18.373-05:002011-12-03T19:47:18.373-05:00This book is being featured this week on a great r...This book is being featured this week on a great radio show for bibliophiles called The Book Report with Elaine Charles. You can find out more at www.bookreportradio.comKWileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279933235267268599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-45855497215157923212011-11-30T23:28:11.694-05:002011-11-30T23:28:11.694-05:00Just finished reading Jill's review which tota...Just finished reading Jill's review which totally intrigued me. My hubby is a fan of his business side so I'm interested to see how he feels after reading this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-68353742061612885682011-11-30T05:22:37.653-05:002011-11-30T05:22:37.653-05:00his goal in hiring was to find creative, super-sma...<i>his goal in hiring was to find creative, super-smart people who had a rebellious spirit.</i><br />Yeah, and I bet they rebelled against him, sooner rather than later! <br /><br />Interesting review - I 'll get round to reading this book, eventually. I like Issacson's bios.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070070360087765540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-19475960608638282802011-11-29T22:22:09.102-05:002011-11-29T22:22:09.102-05:00My husband is almost finished with this book. He s...My husband is almost finished with this book. He says the same (about Jobs' being a bit of a jerk), but if it brought you to tears on a few occasions, I may have to give it a read. Probably on audio - on my iPod or Nano, of course ;)<br /><br />My husband actually met Jobs years ago at a CES (Consumer Electronics Show) years ago. Said he was a nice guy. Of course, he didn't have to work for him. ;)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-69809108447130899102011-11-29T18:33:23.456-05:002011-11-29T18:33:23.456-05:00I'm glad to hear this one is good. I'm rea...I'm glad to hear this one is good. I'm really interested to read it, but I wasn't sure if it was worth it.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-91749439822650339782011-11-28T18:54:37.134-05:002011-11-28T18:54:37.134-05:00This is a great review, Diane. My husband got the ...This is a great review, Diane. My husband got the book for his b-day and I hope to read it when he's finished - I'm afraid it may take quite some time though!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-76235651142097926882011-11-28T18:11:02.089-05:002011-11-28T18:11:02.089-05:00I spoke to soon when I commented on your other pos...I spoke to soon when I commented on your other post right now. Sounds like my initial thoughts and your final review are in sync!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-21189115608771161992011-11-28T17:52:45.291-05:002011-11-28T17:52:45.291-05:00I didn't know he was such an a$$ to work for. ...I didn't know he was such an a$$ to work for. For some reason, I always thought was easy going but brilliant. I bought this book for The Boy for Christmas. He said he wanted it but I'm sure I'll read it after him.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-9320362929584412322011-11-28T16:28:36.514-05:002011-11-28T16:28:36.514-05:00My husband bought this book (Steve Jobs is one of ...My husband bought this book (Steve Jobs is one of his heroes) and I'm patiently waiting for him to finish it. I'm looking forward to reading it myself now that I've read your review. Part of me feels so thankful for him for the excellent products he helped to create and put into the marketplace but it does seem like he needed to work on his personal relationships. However, it does sound like there are explanations for why he was the way he was.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-38616633375685809592011-11-28T13:11:55.141-05:002011-11-28T13:11:55.141-05:00I have just started this bio (and hence haven'...I have just started this bio (and hence haven't read very far into it yet), still I was impressed that Jobs gave Isaacson free reign in writing it. It sounds like he was a very complex man, but I guess most geniuses are.<br /><br />Great review Diane!DCMetroreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229456529059098518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-40055264741918371012011-11-28T02:33:29.703-05:002011-11-28T02:33:29.703-05:00My husband read this one too and I'm just tryi...My husband read this one too and I'm just trying to figure out when I'll have time to read it since it's so big.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-72458418654536515552011-11-27T22:48:26.074-05:002011-11-27T22:48:26.074-05:00I just can't get over how "special" ...I just can't get over how "special" he really thought he was. I'm not normally one for biographies, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-86137090436101185222011-11-27T21:20:59.181-05:002011-11-27T21:20:59.181-05:00wow...that is fascinating info Robin. He must have...wow...that is fascinating info Robin. He must have seen something beautiful, we can only hope. The book eluded to the fact he was good to his hometown and community.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-17979854854698044552011-11-27T20:30:43.896-05:002011-11-27T20:30:43.896-05:00Yes, we must read that one, we use all his best st...Yes, we must read that one, we use all his best stuff too!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-80595519871665378972011-11-27T20:14:09.028-05:002011-11-27T20:14:09.028-05:00Your review was absolutely amazing. I feel like I&...Your review was absolutely amazing. I feel like I've got a really good feel for this person. I would have to say that there would be no way that I could work for someone like that. It almost seems as if he took his anger about being adopted and such out on other people. Too bad that he was vain to the point that he might have lived had he underwent the surgery.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-69622254385390813392011-11-27T19:55:25.283-05:002011-11-27T19:55:25.283-05:00Everyone who has read this book says exactly what ...Everyone who has read this book says exactly what you did, loved it and Jobs doesn't always look good.<br /><br />Glad you liked this one!mpartykahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058880500554363163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-65753754488380258162011-11-27T19:11:04.359-05:002011-11-27T19:11:04.359-05:00This sounds like a fascinating biography. Even if ...This sounds like a fascinating biography. Even if I never read this book, your review was very informative-I learned quite a bit from it!bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-56934589814907557292011-11-27T18:04:41.158-05:002011-11-27T18:04:41.158-05:00I am intrigued by this book since Apple is such bi...I am intrigued by this book since Apple is such big business and Jobs is synonymous with the name. Great review!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-68431489745364878322011-11-27T16:51:42.239-05:002011-11-27T16:51:42.239-05:00I'm interested in reading this, and understand...I'm interested in reading this, and understand that it's a well-researched and well-written biography about a man who was, as you say, "prickly."<br /><br />I don't think I'm going to feel any affection for Steve Jobs when I read the book, but I am fascinated by what made him tick (and what people put up with from him)Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-82740931446693422942011-11-27T15:43:20.134-05:002011-11-27T15:43:20.134-05:00This is on my "to be read" list but I ha...This is on my "to be read" list but I have such a stack that it's been put off until Christmas vacation. If I can add a little insight...I was born and raised in Cupertino, CA, the "better neighborhood" the Jobs family moved into and the home of Apple. Steve was always loyal to his hometown and did so much for our community. <br /><br />My mother went to work for Apple in it's early days and worked there until she retired at 70. Her office was down the hall from Steve's and while, yes, he was all those things described, he also never expected more from his employees than he gave himself. If they were there until 2 a.m. getting ready for a product release, so was Steve. The employees weren't called employees they were called "the team." He was never Mr. Jobs - he was Steve. So, while they were a little nervous around him and sometimes a bit afraid, they all respected him - unless he fired them. Some were bitter because he was blunt. (My mom worked in HR) So, here in Cupertino, we knew who and what Steve was but we mourn the loss of a much beloved and favorite son. I would like to know what he saw when he died. His last words were..."Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow." His sister said he was looking beyond everyone in the room.RobinfromCAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991684488709559707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-56985485797132335942011-11-27T15:22:15.944-05:002011-11-27T15:22:15.944-05:00That is sad that he refused what could have been a...That is sad that he refused what could have been a potentially life saving surgery. Sounds interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-85211697484150225012011-11-27T15:00:00.105-05:002011-11-27T15:00:00.105-05:00I read a long, long excerpt in Time Magazine and f...I read a long, long excerpt in Time Magazine and figured that was enough of him for me! :--)rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51095576414071878522011-11-27T14:41:55.076-05:002011-11-27T14:41:55.076-05:00I have been curious about this book. I am glad you...I have been curious about this book. I am glad you liked it!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-14720283499657305382011-11-27T14:09:02.230-05:002011-11-27T14:09:02.230-05:00I bought this one for my husband and myself when i...I bought this one for my husband and myself when it came out, and I am really eager to read it. I know Jobs was kind of a jerk, to put it mildly, but I am very intrigued by how he got to where he did. I will have to let you know what I think of it when I finally read it.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.com