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The book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of such a transformative figure in the world of technology and entrepreneurship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchlender's writings, categorised under Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, provide readers with valuable insights and engaging narratives, making complex personalities both accessible and relatable. His expert ability to blend storytelling with factual reporting ensures that readers are both informed and inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Brent Schlender’s works to discover a thoughtful perspective on the icons who have shaped our digital world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"becoming-steve-jobs","title":"Becoming Steve Jobs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e and #1 International Bestseller - with a new foreword by Silicon Valley legend Marc Andreessen.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecoming Steve Jobs\u003c\/em\u003e presents an enthralling and detailed narrative of the rise, fall, and resurrection of one of the world's most iconic entrepreneurs, Steve Jobs. 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Their rich, compelling narrative is filled with stories never told before from the people who knew Jobs best, including his family, former inner circle executives, and top people at Apple, Pixar and Disney, most notably Tim Cook, Jony Ive, Eddy Cue, Ed Catmull, John Lasseter, Robert Iger, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, Schlender knew Jobs personally for 25 years and draws upon his many interviews with him, both on and off the record, in writing the book. He and Tetzeli humanise the man and explain, rather than simply describe, his behaviour. 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