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The result was '''keep'''. <small>([[Wikipedia:Non-admin closure|non-admin closure]])</small> [[User:Kraxler|Kraxler]] ([[User talk:Kraxler|talk]]) 19:16, 30 August 2015 (UTC)
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Appears to be a non-notable book, lacking professional reviews. While there are some reviews, most appear to be user generated. Fails [[WP:GNG]] [[User:Mdann52|Mdann52]] ([[User talk:Mdann52|talk]]) 10:02, 18 August 2015 (UTC)
Appears to be a non-notable book, lacking professional reviews. While there are some reviews, most appear to be user generated. Fails [[WP:GNG]] [[User:Mdann52|Mdann52]] ([[User talk:Mdann52|talk]]) 10:02, 18 August 2015 (UTC)
*'''Keep''' I added two NY Times refs just to show that they are out there, but the book became the basis for two PBS specials plus a documentary on Steve Jobs. I'll try to find more references over the next day or two. [[User:LaMona|LaMona]] ([[User talk:LaMona|talk]]) 15:56, 18 August 2015 (UTC)
*'''Keep''' I added two NY Times refs just to show that they are out there, but the book became the basis for two PBS specials plus a documentary on Steve Jobs. I'll try to find more references over the next day or two. [[User:LaMona|LaMona]] ([[User talk:LaMona|talk]]) 15:56, 18 August 2015 (UTC)
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* '''Keep'''. Seems reasonably notable to me, following the addition of sources. -[[Special:Contributions/208.81.148.195|208.81.148.195]] ([[User talk:208.81.148.195|talk]]) 17:08, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
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The result was keep. (non-admin closure) Kraxler (talk) 19:16, 30 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Appears to be a non-notable book, lacking professional reviews. While there are some reviews, most appear to be user generated. Fails WP:GNG Mdann52 (talk) 10:02, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

  • Keep I added two NY Times refs just to show that they are out there, but the book became the basis for two PBS specials plus a documentary on Steve Jobs. I'll try to find more references over the next day or two. LaMona (talk) 15:56, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This debate has been included in the list of Literature-related deletion discussions. — JJMC89(T·E·C) 02:24, 19 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This debate has been included in the list of United States of America-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 19:00, 24 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, —JAaron95 Talk 10:19, 25 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
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