Lisa Brennan-Jobs is an American writer best known as the eldest daughter of Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs and his high school girlfriend, artist Chrisann Brennan.
Born on May 17, 1978, in Portland, Oregon, she grew up amid a complex family dynamic shaped by her father’s initial denial of paternity, which lasted for several years before a court-ordered DNA test and child support arrangements confirmed his responsibility.
Her early life involved frequent moves and financial struggles with her mother, contrasting sharply with her father’s rising success in technology.
Over time, she reconciled with Steve Jobs, who later included her in family life, though their relationship remained complicated.
Siblings
Lisa has three half-siblings from her father’s marriage to Laurene Powell Jobs; Reed Jobs (born in 1991), Erin Jobs (born in 1995), and Eve Jobs (born in 1998).
Reed is her half-brother, while Erin and Eve are her half-sisters.
The siblings grew up in a more stable household with their parents in Palo Alto, California, and have largely maintained private lives.
Lisa has reflected on the differences in their experiences with their father, noting both shared influences and distinct childhoods.
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Career
After attending Harvard University, where she contributed to The Harvard Crimson, Brennan-Jobs graduated in 2000 and relocated to Manhattan to pursue writing.
She established herself as a journalist and essayist, contributing articles to prominent publications such as Vogue, O, The Oprah Magazine, The Southwest Review, The Massachusetts Review, Spiked, and others.
Her work often draws on personal themes, family dynamics, and life in California.
In 2018, she published her debut book, Small Fry, a memoir that chronicles her childhood, her evolving relationship with her father, and the contrasts between her parents’ worlds.
The book received widespread attention for its candid and literary portrayal of family life in the shadow of Silicon Valley innovation.
Accolades
Brennan-Jobs’s memoir Small Fry earned significant critical praise upon its release.
The New York Times named it one of the 10 Best Books of 2018, commending its eloquent meditation on family tensions, emotional challenges, and a distinctive literary voice.
Reviewers across outlets highlighted the book’s intimacy, introspection, and nuanced depiction of growing up with a famous yet distant parent.
Her essays and journalism have also been recognized for their thoughtful prose, contributing to her reputation as a skilled writer.
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