Episode · The Book Review · 2015-04-03
Books mentioned on Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘Becoming Steve Jobs’
Gilbert Cruz discussed Becoming Steve Jobs by Brent Schlender and others, The brain's way of healing by Norman Doidge, and Tales from Both Sides of the Brain: A Life in Neuroscience by Michael S. Gazzaniga. Brad Stone discussed Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. Alexandra Alter discussed Jerusalem by Alan Moore. Greg Cowles discussed Heretic by Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Becoming Steve Jobs
Becoming Steve Jobs by Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli is an insightful biography examining the evolution of Steve Jobs from a reckless upstart into a visionary leader.
Discussed“this week he reviews the new book about Steve Jobs becoming Steve Jobs the evolution of a reckless upstart into a Visionary Leader by Brent schendler and Rick teli”
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Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson is a comprehensive biography detailing the life, career, and intense leadership style of the Apple co-founder.
Discussed“that's right and not just Walter isaacson's massive bestseller Steve Jobs”
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Jerusalem
Jerusalem by Alan Moore is a massive, highly ambitious experimental novel set in the author's hometown of Northampton, England, weaving together supernatural elements, local history, and diverse literary styles.
Discussed“the title is Jerusalem it's coming out in 2016”
Where to get it
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The brain's way of healing
The Brain's Way of Healing by Norman Doidge is a popular science book that explores remarkable medical discoveries and recoveries from the frontiers of neuroplasticity.
Discussed“then the brains way of healing by Norman Doge remarkable discoveries and recoveries from the frontiers of neuroplasticity”
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Tales from Both Sides of the Brain: A Life in Neuroscience
Tales from Both Sides of the Brain: A Life in Neuroscience by Michael S.
Discussed“and finally Michael ganaga book Tales from both sides of the brain a life in neur science”
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Heretic
Heretic by Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a non-fiction book that argues for the urgent necessity of a reformation within Islam.
Discussed“again at number eight ion hery Ali has a new book called heretic”
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Other mentions in this episode (8) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
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