The Bite in the Apple: A Memoir of My Life with Steve Jobs
The Bite in the Apple: A Memoir of My Life with Steve Jobs is Chrisann Brennan’s account of her relationship with Steve Jobs, written from her perspective as his first girlfriend and the mother of his first child. It portrays both his ambitions and the personal costs of their relationship.
At a glance
- A memoir told by Steve Jobs’s first girlfriend and the mother of his first child.
- Covers Jobs’s ambitions, the relationship’s personal consequences and her experience of his behavior.
- Kindle listing includes accessibility and reading features such as Screen Reader support, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a personal perspective from someone closely connected to Jobs during his early life and rise.
- The listing identifies several Kindle reading aids, including screen-reader support and Word Wise.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 29, 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1250038777 |
| File size | 3.1 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Steve Jobs through the account of a former partner and co-parent.
- Readers looking for a personal memoir focused on relationships and the human consequences of ambition.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a detached, comprehensive business history of Apple rather than a personal memoir.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
54% 54% - 4 stars
23% 23% - 3 stars
11% 11% - 2 stars
5% 5% - 1 star
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The supplied evidence includes aggregate ratings but no written review summaries. The ratings lean positive overall, though they also include a meaningful share of lower ratings. This suggests responses are not uniform, and the figures alone do not explain what readers liked or disliked. Readers considering this personal account should weigh its close relationship-based perspective against their preference for a broader, more detached biography.
Frequently asked questions
What perspective does this memoir offer?
It is written by Chrisann Brennan, identified in the listing as Jobs’s first girlfriend and the mother of his first child, and recounts their relationship and its effects.
Is this listing for an ebook?
The listing includes Kindle edition details, including a 3.1 MB file size and supported reading features.
Does the book focus only on Steve Jobs’s business career?
No. The listing describes a personal account that includes Jobs’s ambitions as well as Brennan’s experience of their relationship and co-parenting.
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