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Small Fry
- Narrated by: Eileen Stevens
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
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The Audible editors have fallen in love with Lisa Brennan-Jobs's memoir. Here's why.
"Memoirs are my jam! I can be pretty picky about memoirs, and this just, it took the words out of my mouth, it took my breath away, it showed me new depths to memoir that I didn’t even know existed. It’s a really special memoir—and we hope you’ll enjoy it, and that it will speak to you as much as it did to us."—Rachel, Audible editor
"Narrator Eileen Stevens is wonderful. There are very few narrators who really are able to strike that tone where she’s embodying this person, she’s embodying her story in a way that feels—I know we like this word a lot, but—it’s authentic. It feels real."—Abby, Audible editor
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Publisher's Summary
A frank, smart, and captivating memoir by the daughter of Apple founder Steve Jobs
Born on a farm and named in a field by her parents - artist Chrisann Brennan and Steve Jobs - Lisa Brennan-Jobs' childhood unfolded in a rapidly changing Silicon Valley. When she was young, Lisa's father was a mythical figure who was rarely present in her life. As she grew older, her father took an interest in her, ushering her into a new world of mansions, vacations, and private schools. His attention was thrilling, but he could also be cold, critical, and unpredictable. When her relationship with her mother grew strained in high school, Lisa decided to move in with her father, hoping he'd become the parent she'd always wanted him to be.
Small Fry is Lisa Brennan-Jobs' poignant story of a childhood spent between two imperfect but extraordinary homes. Scrappy, wise, and funny, young Lisa is an unforgettable guide through her parents' fascinating and disparate worlds. Part portrait of a complex family, part love letter to California in the '70s and '80s, Small Fry is an enthralling audiobook by an insightful new literary voice.

Editor's Pick
Think Steve Jobs was a tough boss? Now imagine him as your dad.
"Apple founder Steve Jobs had a famously difficult personality, and it turns out this was never more true than in his relationship with his daughter, Lisa Brennan-Jobs. He wouldn’t even admit he was her father in the beginning, and when he finally did, it came with all kinds of strings attached. Lisa’s gorgeous memoir gave me goosebumps as she described what it’s like to love and seek approval from one of the world’s most notoriously withholding personalities."
—Rachel S., Audible Editor
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- Robert Ames
- 10-11-18
A beautiful, poignant, thoughtful and devastating memoir
I listened to this much of the time with my mouth wide open. Agape at Lisa's telling of brutal, heartbreaking tales of her upbringing, filled with beautiful prose. She has uncannily observed her own life and put it in a story that will teach you about growth, love and all of its complexity. The perspective of a child thirsting for attention and love and her observations of the adults are both beautifully written and thought provoking. I was moved by this book very deeply.
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- PictureGuy
- 09-13-18
Most honest look at Steve Jobs I have read.
Lisa portrays both of her parents as only a child could. Both of her parents are incredibly flawed and at times I found myself angry at them both. However, by the end she had made peace and the reader does as well. I felt sorry for Steve most of all. He missed it and he regretted it.
18 people found this helpful
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- Jayne1004
- 09-26-19
Do you want some cheese with that whine?
Lisa Brennan-Jobs has had an awful life and she wants to tell you every horrid detail. Much of this saga obviously had to be expounded upon, as no one has a memory as detailed as she describes all throughout this book. I was done after 3 chapters but I hung on for two more. I'm going to ask for a refund. I was hoping she was present at her father's death to hear her interpretation of the event, but she was not (I listened to the last couple chapters to see). You may love this book, especially if you enjoy hearing about someone's awful parents and childhood. I do not. We've all got baggage but there comes a time to let it go. I do hope the young woman has found happiness. The narrator was mediocre in my opinion.
11 people found this helpful
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- Rene
- 09-14-18
Lisa Brennan-Jobs is a survivor
One of the best books I have read. Lisa has a way of absorbing you in her story. I felt as if I was right beside her experiencing the trauma in her life. Few people could tolerate the behavior of the adults in her inner circle. Lisa has become a beautiful woman, wise beyond her years and appears to have such a peaceful and forgiving heart. I hope she continues to write, she's an excellent writer and processes a talent to pull you into her life while reading her book. She is a daughter most of us would be proud to have.
9 people found this helpful
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- Gina E.
- 09-07-18
You feel as though you are there.
The author has a beautiful way of describing her memories. She crafts her words in such a way that you feel you are there.
She comes across very authentic. Not only does she share her perspective of her father, but all of the adults in her life. She doesn’t shy away from her own embarrassing moments either.
This book is very much about every child brought up during this same time period with a single mother. There are many parallels to my own childhood. Brilliantly written!
20 people found this helpful
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- J. Colborn
- 01-18-19
Good writing won’t save you from boredom
Adolescent angst and cliches make the daughter of Steve Jobs seem unaccountably ordinary — maybe that is the point? But if so, she needs an editor. Gave up with three hours to go...
24 people found this helpful
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- Douglas A. Brown
- 10-02-18
Simply Awesome
I’ve read and listened to a lot of books ... This one is one of my favorites. Beautifully written, touching and beautiful. I never thought of Steve as bad just as a human and Lisa as a kid growing through the trials and tribulations of growing up. Thank you for sharping your staring with us Lisa. I have two kids I don’t live with and live far apart from... touched me so deeply.
Truly an amazing book. Simply awesome! Thank you!
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- Jan Napp
- 09-15-18
Well done
I admit I was interested in this book because of it being by Steve Jobs daughter. I was in for a surprise. Lisa’s “coming of age” story is indeed very interesting, but more than that, it was lived and revealed by a very perceptive, intelligent person and very good writer.
As far as Steve’s portrayal, yes, his well- known, incomprehensibly difficult side is on display, but also, and unexpectedly, a different , better side that I don’t think he’s gotten much, if any credit for publicly.
Well deserved 5 stars for the author and narrator.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-21-19
No Holds Barred
I loved that Lisa didn't sugar coat anything in this memoir about her famous dad. While some people are tempted to not speak ill of people once they have passed, she was refreshingly candid. Parent-child relationships are complicated even for famous folks. Good read.
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- DMccloskey
- 03-19-19
Made me angry yet hopeful
A daughters account of seeking love and attention from one parent while being enmeshed with the other. The difficult choices and painful moments amidst the happy ones.
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- RoadKingScot
- 08-25-19
Unsettled parenthood
I was first introduced to this book by @gretchenrubin via the happiness project podcast. It sounded like an interesting story so I added it to my reading list. Then, as an obliger, I simply had to read it. I’m extremely glad I did. Working in IT I’m more than familiar with the history of Steve Jobs, but had no prior knowledge of his daughter Lisa.
The tale starts with explaining how Lisa was first rejected by her father and was being brought up by her artistic mother. They often found it hard to make ends meet while her distant father was becoming more well known and affluent. Gradually Lisa and her dad grew to know each other but he still kept denying he was her father. Eventually their father daughter bond became stronger until he did in fact acknowledge he was one of her parents. We learn how, in his younger days, Steve would go roller skating with Lisa and could often be fun. We also learn about Steve’s difficult past.
Eventually Lisa gets to spend more time with her father, eventually moving into his home. All this time Steve appears to have difficulty becoming really close to Lisa. She also feels pressured to comply to his rules, which are making her school activities difficult. Eventually she moves back out to split her time between both parents.
At the end, during Steve’s failing days with cancer, we learn that he has regrets for how he has treated his daughter. We feel that he believes he should have tried harder and been closer to her. I’m left feeling that Lisa did manage to get some connection with her father but this connection was fragmented at times.
I enjoyed listening to this book (on Audible) and was left wanting to know more about how Lisa has progressed since her father’s death. As an IT professional it was also a treat to finally discovered that the Lisa computer was named after the creator’s daughter. Thank you Gretchen for this recommendation.
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- Linda T
- 07-03-22
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How can a father with so much money make life so difficult for his daughter. No words
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-19-22
An intriguing look behind the name
I knew nothing about Lisa or her famous father, so found this story profoundly shocking. The contrast between her mother and father's lives and therefore hers, was incredible. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the narrator.
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- andresurena
- 01-25-22
Though life, wouldn’t have thought
Love to know more angles of the story with Steve Jobs. I loved how her daughter portrayed her story from her own perspective and lens, very well written and a pleasure to hear it.
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- Green900
- 04-11-20
Decent book
I liked the book it was decent. However, it wasn't what I was hoping it to be. I'm personally a big fan of Steve jobs so I went in with the hope of wanting to find out more about him. Although it provided fresh perspective from Lisa's perspective, I feel it dragged on too much. Parts of it were very good and insightful , especially when it came to finding out more about Steve Jobs as a parent and the torn relationship they had. It really provided a good indication of how important it is to have a good father figure in your early years which you get the sense of. But what really let it down was that I felt it was too slow. I would've preferred that the book focused more on the latter part of Jobs being very sick and relationship at that point but that part seemed to be skimmed through. Good book, just make sure you're expectations are right before you decide to read it.
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- einsteinbox
- 12-05-19
Emotional, thrilling and relatable
Brennan-jobs really expressed her childhood of hardships very well. I get bored easily of books if they drag on even a
little bit but this really did not bore me. It gives you insight into not only her feelings but how she thinks others might feel.
You really get a deep look into her personality and emotions because she effortlessly relays everything she was actually
experiencing. It's also a really relatable book because even though she is the daughter of Steve Jobs, she doesn't come
off as particularly entitled, authoritative or spoilt and you can relate to her cumbersome life. The way that she displays
her disappointment for her father yet her love and longing for him is amazingly shown. I particularly like how well she
comes off as a real person, as if she is someone that you could actually talk to. The amazing depiction of her character
is exhilarating as you accompany her on her journey of life, identity and understanding. The voice of the narrator is also
quite soothing and nice.
Would definitely recommend this as this is a must read.