It's hard to overestimate the impact that Steve Jobs has had on the world. During a career that spanned more than thirty-five years, he forever changed the way people communicate, listen to music, and watch video.

The Wisdom of Steve Jobs brings together hundreds of quotations that draw from interviews, appearances, and media coverage spanning decades. Organized thematically, the selections reveal his thoughts, insights, and philosophies on everything from hiring, firing and the workplace to competitors, family and friends.

In these selections, Jobs

In more personal excerpts, the fiercely private Jobs recalls his childhood and the valuable lessons his parents taught him; his adolescent years; and his early passion for electronics. Jobs also speaks lovingly about his wife and family.

Complete with an assortment of quotations from world leaders, industry giants, politicians, journalists, and friends who share their insights, The Wisdom of Steve Jobs is a thoughtful tribute to a great American icon.