Best Books By Steve Jobs: The man who redefines the telecommunication industry by co-founding Apple has an erudite choice in reading. Jobs started his academic journey at Reed College but later he left for India to achieve enlightenment.
In 1997 Steve returned to Apple to revive the brand. He has worked closely with Jony Ive to evolve products that begin with the ‘Think Different’ advertising campaign. Steve Jobs was diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in 2003 and died due to respiratory arrest. For his work, he was posthumously awarded with Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Best Books By Steve Jobs: Our Top Picks
Explore the list of books recommended by Jobs, he likes to read from diverse genres from non-fiction (spiritualism) to poetry.
1. Be Here Now
Are you interested in philosophy, meditation, and spirituality? Then check this book. The story is divided into 4 sections and it is written by Dr Richard who is a psychology professor. According to him, there is more to the subject than theories.
After leaving Harvard University he left for India where he practiced spiritualism. He takes the book with him and describes it in a very creative manner, there are no numbers on the page. He changes his name to Ram Dass and the first half of the novel is about his journey, the second section delves into yoga and the final part is about spirituality. Book Price: Rs 695
2. Autobiography of a Yogi [Original Edition]
Seems like Steve Jobs likes to read books about spiritualism the most. This an autobiography of Paramahansa Yogananda who was earlier called Mukul and how he transformed his thinking and applied the teachings of a spiritual leader in his life.
This book gives insight into the life of the Yogi. From how he gets associated with the 19th-century master Lahiri Mahasaya to establishing his teachings and knowledge in Los Angeles California you will get to know about his spiritual journey. Book Price: Rs 169
3. Mobby Dick By Herman Melville
On a quest to get his revenge from the big white whale, Ahab will do anything. Ishmael the young sailor joins a crew of the whaling ship Pequod.
During his journey, the white whale takes one leg of the sailor Ahab. Will he conquer his madness or this voyage will take an unprecedented turn? It's interesting to read about the game between a one-legged man and a white whale. Book Price: Rs 255
4. DYLAN THOMAS
Get the taste of grief, love, and death in this collected poem by Dylan Thomas. A poignant tale of his birth till death makes this one of the best books.
This edition of the poetry has the unfinished poem ‘Elegy’ and the opening lines of ‘In Country Heaven’’ which talks about the important project applied after dropping the Atomic bomb. Book Price: Rs 579
5. Diet for a Small Planet
We are what we eat, this book talks about the power to create a healthy life by constantly sticking to a fulfilling lifestyle. This is a 50th edition written by the food expert Frances Moore Lappé where he talks about the benefits of eating plant-centered food.
He has shared his journey on how to reshape your eating habits and provides proven benefits of eating clean to the deteriorated ecology and climate crisis. This novel is among the best books by Steve Jobs. Check this in-depth analysis of food and its impact on the planet. Book Price: Rs 480
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