If I could give this book minus stars I would. If I don't give any stars it will look like I did not rate it. What a self-indulgent, poorly written, description of a first class loser. If his goal was to set the record straight, it does that -- you can see why others came not to want to have anything to do with him. His "practical jokes" often make him an oversized jerk. His use of wealth to through a music party is the act of someone who wants attention. Don't bother with the book. There were no good parts. I read it as I wanted to see shared history through the eyes of multiple players. While he might have created the first computer, and had some early insights, he is not the person you would want to know or work with. I wondered why his contributions seem so understated. Now I understand.

I really enjoyed the majority of this book. But what I enjoyed was the part a lot of the reviewers complained about. I was fascinated with Steve's childhood and the forces and events that led him to co-found Apple. I couldn't get enough of the technical details and descriptions of the state of technology in the early days of computing. The quirky style of writing gives you insight into the way Wozniak thinks and was very valuable in understanding him. If it sounded more polished, it wouldn't be him and there wouldn't be any story to tell.

Where he lost me was the stuff that he did after Apple. For some reason, it just didn't resonate with me. I guess it tells where my interests lie. I just like the first person account from someone who was in the middle of the technology revolution. I didn't get the impression that he was arrogant. I think he is just putting down exactly what he is thinking, sometimes he is downright self-depreciating.

I recommend this book despite it's imperfections. But it definitely has a specific audience. If you want a more polished version of events, there are plenty of writers who watched from outside that can give you an accounting without the personal insights.

iWoz is a MUCH easier book to read than the Steve Jobs biography. I picked up this book because I was so irritated with Steve Jobs through the things I read in his biography, that I really needed to hear from another voice from the people that created the Apple computers.

This book came out in 2006, 5 years before Job's authorized biography was published. It was written in the first person so it feels like you're having a cup of coffee with Woz himself & just listening to him tell you his stories. The tone of the book is very casual & light-hearted. Parts of it did sound like Woz was repeating himself because he was desperately hoping the reader would understand his side of the story & clear up the misconceptions about him & Apple. It seems to me, after reading both biographies, that while Steve Jobs was concerned about taking credit, gaining attention & leaving a legacy, often threw tantrums to get what he wanted. Woz was in it for the fun of it, he is definitely more even tempered, personable & kind to people that he worked with.
From the Steve Jobs biography & other books, I got the impression that Jobs used Woz to get what he wanted & then just tossed Woz aside. Yet Woz spoke fondly of Jobs when he mentioned him in his book. Woz credited many people's influence on him in his book, Steve Jobs is just one many. I have to admit that I didn't expect Woz to speak so kindly of Jobs at the times where Jobs treated him unfairly, Woz just sounded puzzled & a bit hurt, but no sign of bitterness or resentment. Definitely a 'happy go lucky' guy, & likable like a 'teddy bear'. It's a fun read, of course all about Woz and his life, only a little about Apple (the company) and even less about Steve Jobs.

I was completely fascinated by Steve´s life and the way he tells it. I´ve found it very inspiring, reading this book you can find that energy to kick the reason to the curb and do the impossible! His advice on how to live the life and progress doing what you truly love are some of the best I’ve ever heard. Also with the other Steve been as famous as he is, this brings us some light on how the thing truly developed.