There is no end to discuss the ins and outs of Steve Jobs. The man behind the success of Apple's always come up with fresh ideas and the latest technological innovations. Thoughts, actions, business strategy, and the lead character in Apple's Jobs no longer in doubt.
Several biographies and writings were noted long track record of this man can be found in bookstores and the Internet. However, two veteran technology journalist Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli seem to be able to uncover other things from the figure of Steve Jobs who have never come to the surface.
Not only about the success story, but more on the figure of Jobs as everyday people who have emotions and feelings. At least, it was promised a second reporter in the book that they serve, titled Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader.
Jobs days lying low
There is a surprising new facts revealed in the book, which is a dramatic story in the critical periods Jobs' health. Two years before Jobs died, precisely around 2009, Jobs was never again come to the office. He advanced disease of the liver cirrhosis, ie ascites.
One type of cancer is causing an increase in weight and pressure of the abdominal cavity, as well as shortness of breath triggering sustainable. There are two main factors which may cause ascites, namely low levels of albumin in the blood and portal hypertension. As a result, blood can not flow to the heart. This condition requires Jobs replace levernya are no longer functioning properly.
But we all know, is not easy to find people who are willing to be a donor heart. For Jobs, it turns out that Tim Cook would do voluntarily.
Before deciding on the offer, Cook has been doing some research and learn about the various consequences of the actions that will he do. From his research, Cook knows that 6,000 donor hearts appear each year in the US, and the process is most successful.
There is also a fact that shows the organ donor liver will re-produce the liver after transplantation. All knowledge which Cook found made steady "save" live Jobs.
After undergoing several stages of physical tests to test whether her condition is safe to perform the transplant, Cook was rushed to give good news to Jobs.
Jobs refused to Cook
Unexpectedly, Jobs flatly refused Cook bid.
"No, I will not let you do that. I'm not going to do it," says Cook Jobs exemplifies the style of speech, such as citations listed in one part of the book, "Becoming Steve Jobs".
"Someone who selfishly would not talk like that. He was very close to dying and death. There is someone who is completely healthy and can give a healthy heart, but he refused," Cook said in an interview with Schlender and Tetzeli.
Jobs Cook has even convinced that he has done medical tests and eligibility to become a donor. Cook was willing to report their health. However, Jobs remained adamant not want to receive donor Cook.
Today it is clear imprint in the memory Cook. The day when he and Jobs argued violently. Cook insisted on helping his boss, and Jobs challenging aloud.
"He got up from the bed and said he will not accept my liver. For 13 years I knew him, I never yelled at 4 to 5 times. Today it is one of them," Cook recalls.
This book is made with study and in-depth interviews of the people in the circle Jobs, including Tim Cook (CEO of Apple), Jony Ive (Apple Product Designer), Eddy Cue (Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services Apple), John Lasserter (Chief Creative Officer of Pixar), Bob Iger (CEO of Walt Disney), and Laurene Powell Jobs (ex-wife of Jobs).
This book is wrapped to answer questions mild, humane, and everyday happenings Jobs relationships with those closest, and memorable experiences.
