Small Giants

Born on a farm in California and named in a field by her parents―artist Chrisann Brennan and Silicon Valley mogul Steve Jobs―Lisa Brennan-Jobs’s childhood unfolded in the 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 world of mansions, vacations, and private schools. He paid for a lot of improvements to her life, but he could also be cold, critical, and unpredictable.