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Small Fry
Book • 2018
In 'Small Fry,' Lisa Brennan-Jobs recounts her childhood spent between two vastly different worlds: her mother Chrisann Brennan's humble home and her father Steve Jobs's affluent lifestyle.
The memoir explores her father's initial denial of paternity, their eventual reconciliation, and the emotional complexities of their relationship.
It also delves into her experiences with emotional abuse and neglect, as well as her journey to forgiveness and understanding.
The book is praised for its literary elegance, sharp insights, and poignant portrayal of a child's longing for parental love and acceptance.
The memoir explores her father's initial denial of paternity, their eventual reconciliation, and the emotional complexities of their relationship.
It also delves into her experiences with emotional abuse and neglect, as well as her journey to forgiveness and understanding.
The book is praised for its literary elegance, sharp insights, and poignant portrayal of a child's longing for parental love and acceptance.
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