iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It.
If you are a computer industry history buff like me, this will fill in a good deal of the behind the scenes data regarding the founding of Apple and how Steve Wozniak created the Apple I and Apple II computers.
While I have read much of this information elsewhere, Woz tells his side of the story and includes details that had either been previously unpublished or had been reported incorrectly.
As a matter of fact, Woz himself states that he wrote this book was to set the record straight.
While iWoz does offer a bit of insight into how an engineer thinks and works, there is really only one chapter that offers any real advice for would-be engineers and entrepreneurs. Regardless, I found the book interesting and a fairly good read.
Simply put, this is one of the best business books I have ever read. It contains common-sense information and best practices that anyone, working for any company, should have at the top of their reading list.
I think I must of purchased and gifted this book to at least 5 friends, business partners, or managers over the course of the past few years – which is not something that I generally do. But, I think this book offers up some outstanding insight from a guy who has been there, and done that.
I need to warn you about this book, even though I highly recommend it. It's going to piss you off. It's going to make you throw it down in disgust. And, it's going to make you think about how you do things. Which is the entire purpose of the book.
Do I agree with everything they have to say? No. But they have a ton of experience to back up their dribble. This is not some business guru who hasn't done business since the late 80's. These are real people doing real work that you can touch and see.
I also think you'll find that you need to read it in sections so that you have time to absorb what they have to say. Like I said, it may be a bit much for you to handle all at once so don't try to choke it down in an evening. Take your time, and keep your mind open till the end.
Finally, it's only $20, and I consider that to be a pretty-much no-loose offering. ( Heck, I drink more beer than that on a Friday night hanging out watching Stargate reruns. )
Link to Getting Real site.
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