STEVE JOBS: THE MAN WHO THOUGHT DIFFERENT

Much like her subject, author Karen Blumenthal doesn't hold back. Her engaging biography for young listeners portrays Steve Jobs in all his brilliance and flaws. Narrator Sean Runnette's smooth, confident tone evokes images of the black-turtleneck and jeans-clad bespectacled genius himself. Runnette's authoritative voice works well with nonfiction, and his matter-of-fact delivery of the direct quotes sprinkled throughout suits Jobs. The combination of Blumenthal's words and Runnette's voice provides students with an honest look at a complicated man whose ideas changed the world. Young listeners may never look at their favorite Apple devices quite the same again. M.D. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2013]