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Small Fry

A Memoir

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A NEW YORK TIMES AND NEW YORKER TOP 10 BOOK OF THE YEAR "Beautiful, literary, and devastating."-- New York Times Book Review - "Revelatory."-- Entertainment Weekly - "A masterly Silicon Valley gothic."-- Vogue - "Mesmerizing, discomfiting reading... A book of no small literary skill."-- New Yorker - "Extraordinary... An aching, exquisitely told story."-- People - "The sleeper critical hit of the season."-- Vulture A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR NPR, AMAZON, GQ, VOGUE (UK), BUSTLE, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, AND INDIGO Born on a farm, Lisa Brennan-Jobs's childhood unfolded in a rapidly changing Silicon Valley, shaped by her parents—artist Chrisann Brennan and Steve Jobs. Initially, her father was a mythical figure, rarely present in her life. As she matured, his interest grew, introducing her to a world of mansions and private schools. However, his attention was often coupled with coldness and unpredictability. After a strained relationship with her mother in high school, Lisa moved in with her father, hoping for the connection she always desired. This poignant coming-of-age story serves as both a portrait of a complex family and a love letter to California in the seventies and eighties. Praised for its intimate portrayal, the memoir leaves readers with a sense of resilience and a loving remembrance of a flawed but impactful father.

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Small Fry, Lisa Brennan-Jobs

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Pubblicato
2019
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(In brossura)
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Titolo
Small Fry
Sottotitolo
A Memoir
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2019
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
416
ISBN10
0802147216
ISBN13
9780802147219
Serie
Valutazione
3,75 su 5
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A NEW YORK TIMES AND NEW YORKER TOP 10 BOOK OF THE YEAR "Beautiful, literary, and devastating."-- New York Times Book Review - "Revelatory."-- Entertainment Weekly - "A masterly Silicon Valley gothic."-- Vogue - "Mesmerizing, discomfiting reading... A book of no small literary skill."-- New Yorker - "Extraordinary... An aching, exquisitely told story."-- People - "The sleeper critical hit of the season."-- Vulture A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR NPR, AMAZON, GQ, VOGUE (UK), BUSTLE, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, AND INDIGO Born on a farm, Lisa Brennan-Jobs's childhood unfolded in a rapidly changing Silicon Valley, shaped by her parents—artist Chrisann Brennan and Steve Jobs. Initially, her father was a mythical figure, rarely present in her life. As she matured, his interest grew, introducing her to a world of mansions and private schools. However, his attention was often coupled with coldness and unpredictability. After a strained relationship with her mother in high school, Lisa moved in with her father, hoping for the connection she always desired. This poignant coming-of-age story serves as both a portrait of a complex family and a love letter to California in the seventies and eighties. Praised for its intimate portrayal, the memoir leaves readers with a sense of resilience and a loving remembrance of a flawed but impactful father.