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Tim Cook

The Genius Who Took Apple to the Next Level

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Tim Cook

By: Leander Kahney
Narrated by: Jonathan Cowley
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Tim Cook written by Leander Kahney, read by Jonathan Cowley.

The first biography of Apple's CEO, Tim Cook

'A rich narrative with chapters covering values and Apple's progress under Cook' Wall Street Journal

In 2011, Tim Cook took on an impossible task - following in the footsteps of one of history's greatest business visionaries, Steve Jobs. Facing worldwide scrutiny, Cook (who was often described as shy, unassuming and unimaginative) defied all expectations. Under Cook's leadership Apple has soared: its stock has nearly tripled to become the world's first trillion-dollar company. From the massive growth of the iPhone to new victories like the Apple Watch, Cook is leading Apple to a new era of success.

But he's also spearheaded a cultural revolution within the company. Since becoming CEO, Cook has introduced a new style of management that emphasizes kindness, collaboration and honesty, and has quietly pushed Apple to support sexual and racial equal rights and invest heavily in renewable energy.

Drawing on authorized access with several Apple insiders, Kahney, the world's leading reporter on Apple, tells the inspiring story of how one man attempted to replace the irreplaceable and succeeded better than anyone thought possible.

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A rich narrative

A praise-filled yet also critical one-decade performance report on Apple CEO Tim Cook
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While Steve Jobs was admired by millions and his brilliance is indisputable, his ethical and moral compass was something that concerned me. When you read this book, you will realise what a humble, talented and ethical CEO Tim is and why he has advanced Apple forward in so many ways.

I am so glad I read this book

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This book does a good job to plot the history and success of Tim Cook post Steve Jobs but you never really seem to get to know Tim Cook the man. It does call out his flaws but could have been written for his beatification rather than as a biography.

More of a Homage to Tim Cook and less of the man

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This audiobook has been a bit boring, it seems to me it was written by high school student not a professional writer. Too many repetitions and very linear. It did not find out anything other than what's easily available. I am coming from Steve Jobs by Walter Issacson so maybe my expectations are far too high.

Badly written

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As biographies go this seems more like a polished Apple pitch than warts and all . I’m sure Tim has some faults ..... ? You won’t find them here so maybe he is just perfect . Looking forward to an “auto”

Love Apple but ....

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For any Apple fan this book is a really great insight into Tim Cooks background and his road to Apple CEO. Leander Kahney has written some really good books on Apple and this is another excellent read. Only problem, and it’s a big one in my opinion is that the narrator is awful! No emotion to his voice whatsoever, just a monotonous boring drone that feels like you’re being read to by a computer. With the narrator being a huge part of any audiobook I feel this one really let the whole book down.

Good book terrible narrator

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