In a poignant revelation, tech icon Steve Jobs expressed remorse to his daughter Lisa Brennan-Jobs on his deathbed for the lasting pain he caused her throughout her life, as disclosed in a highly-anticipated memoir penned by Lisa herself.
Titled “Small Fry,” Lisa Brennan-Jobs’s memoir delves into the intricate and often sorrowful dynamics of her childhood, shedding light on the complex relationship she had with her father, Steve Jobs, and recounting the treatment her mother, Chrisann Brennan, received.
Released on September 4, 2018, the book unveils intimate details previously unknown to the public, painting a vivid picture of the personal struggles faced by the daughter of the Apple co-founder.
While speculations about the strained father-daughter bond circulated before, this marks the first instance where Lisa Brennan candidly narrates the depth of her experiences with her father.
In the days leading up to his passing from pancreatic cancer in 2011 at a hospital in California, Jobs, in moments of vulnerability, acknowledged his shortcomings in not being present for his daughter during her formative years.
Tearfully, he repeatedly expressed his regret to Lisa, acknowledging the debt he owed her.
During these final conversations, Jobs finally disclosed the underlying reason for his decade-long distance from Lisa, citing his hurt over not being invited to her orientation day at Harvard.
He carried this resentment in silence, admitting his struggle with effective communication when questioned by his daughter.
Lisa recounts a profound connection with her father, reminiscing their time together as charged with an enchanting energy that felt almost magical.
Upon Lisa’s birth, Jobs initially denied paternity and evaded child support responsibilities, leading to legal disputes that later confirmed his biological relationship with Lisa through DNA testing, despite his initial denials.
Years following his departure from Apple, Jobs took steps to
