CONTENTS Epigraph Characters Introduction: How This Book Came to Be CHAPTER ONE Childhood: Abandoned and Chosen CHAPTER TWO Odd Couple: The Two Steves CHAPTER THREE The Dropout: Turn On, Tune In . . . CHAPTER FOUR Atari and India: Zen and the Art of Game Design CHAPTER FIVE The Apple I: Turn On, Boot Up, Jack In . . .
Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs covers his life in a structured manner, beginning with an epigraph and a list of characters who influenced him. The introduction sets the stage for understanding Jobs’ complex personality and groundbreaking innovations. The chapters follow a chronological order, starting from his childhood, highlighting key relationships and formative experiences that shaped his identity and career.
The book explores significant events in Jobs' life, such as his partnership with Steve Wozniak, his struggles as a college dropout, and the founding of Atari. It further delves into his ventures in game design and the creation of the Apple I, showcasing how these moments were pivotal in the evolution of technology and culture. Isaacson effectively portrays Jobs as both a visionary and a flawed individual, illustrating the duality of his genius.
