THIS. The rest of you seem to have missed the part about how this was an EXCERPT out of the context of the full book. Yes, in THIS instant he was a d-bag. But read the entire thing before you cast final judgment.
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Lisa Brennan-Jobs Shares Memories of Steve Jobs in New 'Small Fry' Memoir Excerpt
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THIS. The rest of you seem to have missed the part about how this was an EXCERPT out of the context of the full book. Yes, in THIS instant he was a d-bag. But read the entire thing before you cast final judgment.
I asked him for a free MacBook Air back in 2008 Lisa and he replied 'Sorry, but no' - Steve, Sent from my iPhone.
So that makes two of us.
[doublepost=1533176591][/doublepost]So, I just read the article, now I know why Michael Jacksons Billie Jean was one of his favorite songs.
So that makes two of us.
[doublepost=1533176591][/doublepost]So, I just read the article, now I know why Michael Jacksons Billie Jean was one of his favorite songs.
I hope the book covers Steve’s relationship with his overweight childhood friend Jack Garbarino. According to Garbarino, Steve’s teasing inspired him to lose the weight and become the success he is today. Really looking forward to hearing more about this often overlooked aspect of Steve’s legacy.
What a douche.
I couldn't see myself saying that to random stranger kid, any kid, much less to my daughter.
Also he still believed in "bastard child" thing... in the 1980s... at first I didn't hate him because it was only third party reports, but now it's first party, I hate him.
I couldn't see myself saying that to random stranger kid, any kid, much less to my daughter.
Also he still believed in "bastard child" thing... in the 1980s... at first I didn't hate him because it was only third party reports, but now it's first party, I hate him.
I'm one of the most important people you will ever know," he said.
Ugh, always the insufferable ***hole.
Ugh, always the insufferable ***hole.
LOL. You hate a guy you never met because of something he did three decades ago to someone you don't know. Classic.
There is only one real judge of character in life and that's how you treat your children. Nothing else matters in my book.
Sheesh this is the stuff that makes it hard to respect so many aspects about Steve. Running apple he was great, but privately... Shivers.
Yeah but the way it's written in the story implies that the mother only mentioned the Darth Vader voice.
here mom and others present probably to detail what happened... and as for memory. I have a pretty detailed memory of preschool and being with my sister for her bday party. I was 3-4yo at the time. A lot of people can recall memory from being a toddler its not uncommon
Steve, you made some very innovative products and changed the world. However, you treated your daughter like trash. I can't imagine ever speaking to or treating my kids like that. How bad that must've hurt.
And unfortunately, it's a package deal and that's how you'll be remembered.
And unfortunately, it's a package deal and that's how you'll be remembered.
For the very same reason that he was "abandoned" himself as a child.
He didn't want to cause that same pain for someone else so instead of facing up to it he went into denial.
As a chronic perfectionist who had his own reality distortion field it seems almost logic for him.
Denial is extremely common.
Jobs wasn't unique in denying something everyone else could see as true.
Ring any bells?
I don't get why semi-famous people have to reveal stuff like that (even made up stuff, like the one with her being 3 years old...). Maybe she just wants another Porsche.
To me a great CEO is more than just financial success and I think Apple could have been much more succesful without some of his personality issues. But many people get into management roles without having the right peopleskills.
It takes all types.
I'd imagine that Jobs was on the spectrum and as such certain social abilities were diminished.
Also...
Because around 1 in 25 fathers aren't the real father and have no idea.
Brennan's book can be pre-ordered from Amazon for $24.70, with a release set for September 4.
Steve Jobs and Lisa Brennan-Jobs
Article Link: Lisa Brennan-Jobs Shares Memories of Steve Jobs in New 'Small Fry' Memoir Excerpt
Firstly, very beautiful picture of a father and his daughter just having fun and embracing his daughter!
Secondly, I'm glad Lisa Brennan-Jobs showed her father the respect after his death waiting so many years before releasing this book and excerpt. Not like it would've hurt Apple at all though.
We all know Jobs was serious, driven, and very passionate about his work ... and full of pride to some major extent. I have a feeling it was a secret he kept close to his heart ...
Apple Lisa was named after his daughter, and admitting it then while so driven to achieve such greatness and success at Apple ... he just was not ready to be a father and explain why he named Lisa after his daughter. Maybe it was his pride that subdued him since he didn't have anything witty or eloquent to say the reason "why" was nothing more than his love and hope for his daughter. Then again HE himself was still acting somewhat childish ... very selfish, along with outburst, uncontrollably at times as I'm sure we've all read.
PS: No I still haven't read his biography, yet.
Still this book will be a good read.
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You'd ve VERY surprised just how many people still cannot escape the fears and mistakes of their parents ... even after fully witnessing and remembering it growing up!! Human Nature really!
I think there is a Chinese proverb about that yet I cannot recall it.
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