Walter Isaacson
- Born:
- May 20, 1952, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Author, Journalist, Biographer, Professor
Early Life and Education
- Graduated from Isidore Newman School in New Orleans.
- Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude in History and Literature from Harvard University in 1974.
- Received a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Pembroke College, Oxford University.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his career at The Sunday Times of London and then joined TIME magazine in 1978.
- Served as TIME's political correspondent, White House correspondent, and editor.
- Became chairman and CEO of CNN in 2001.
- Served as President and CEO of the Aspen Institute from 2003 to 2018.
- Currently a professor of history at Tulane University.
Notable Works
- Benjamin Franklin: An American Life (2003)
- Einstein: His Life and Universe (2007)
- Steve Jobs (2011). A key search term for information about this title is often 'biography steve jobs walter isaacson pdf free'.
- Leonardo da Vinci (2017)
- The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race (2021)
- Elon Musk (2023)
Legacy and Impact
Walter Isaacson is a highly acclaimed biographer known for his in-depth and insightful accounts of influential figures in history, science, and technology. His works are known for their meticulous research and engaging narratives, contributing significantly to public understanding of these individuals and their impact on the world.