Author:Roger Lowenstein Binding: Paperback Published: 2008-04-29 ISBN: 0812979273 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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"An insightful and balanced look at Buffett"
"Excellent read on Buffett, his life, and investing principles."
"The Omaha Man"
"The Business Genius as Everyman (Almost)"
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Since its hardcover publication in August of 1995, Buffett has appeared on the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, Newsday and Business Week bestseller lists. The incredible landmark portrait of Warren Buffett's uniquely American life is now available in paperback, revised and updated by the author. Starting from scratch, simply by picking stocks and companies for investment, Warren Buffett amassed one of the epochal fortunes of the twentieth century--an astounding net worth of $10 billion, and counting. His awesome investment record has made him a cult figure popularly known for his seeming contradictions: a billionaire who has a modest lifestyle, a phenomenally successful investor who eschews the revolving-door trading of modern Wall Street, a brilliant dealmaker who cultivates a homespun aura. Journalist Roger Lowenstein draws on three years of unprecedented access to Buffett's family, friends, and colleagues to provide the first definitive, inside account of the life and career of this American original. Buffett explains Buffett's' investment strategy--a long-term philosophy grounded in buying stock in companies that are undervalued on the market and hanging on until their worth invariably surfaces--and shows how it is a reflection of his inner self.
Starting from scratch, simply by picking stocks and companies for investment, Warren Buffett amassed one of the epochal fortunes of the 20th century -- an astounding net worth of $10 billion and counting. That awesome record has made him a cult figure.
This illuminating biography reveals a man whose conscientiousness, integrity, and good humor exist alongside an odd emotional isolation. Buffett also masterfully traces his life: his enormously successful partnership; his early, inspired investments in American Express and Geico; his companionship and investment with Katharine Graham of the Washington Post; his role in the Capital Cities purchase of ABC; his unique relationship with his wife and mistress; and his rescue of the scandal-ridden Salomon Brothers.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
An insightful and balanced look at Buffett I have really enjoyed this book. It is a candid, engaging look at the life of Buffett. It helps you to see both his strong and weak points, his defeats and his triumphs. This book is not a how-to-get rich book, instead it is very helpful developing the right thinking in order to development a sound investment or business strategy. It is refreshing to see someone to be so committed to conduct business in such an ethical manner all while staying humble. You are also able to see how important it is to have a... more info
Excellent read on Buffett, his life, and investing principles. Anyone involved in the stock market knows that there is no other investor like Buffett. Here, the life of Buffett is explained almost in a novel type of writing making it not only easy to understand, but difficult to put down as the books is never boring. You not only learn about his life, but clearly see/read how you can follow his life model to become a successful investor. The book explains that he was an expert in business since his early childhood; therefore, understood, the value/importance... more info
The Omaha Man This is an amazing look into the life of a man who was born to make money. He absolutely knew from a very young age that he would be rich. Most of us have no idea what we want to be until after we graduate, but Warren Buffett always knew what he wanted to be. The author made me feel as if I actually knew Buffett personally. Good job.
The Business Genius as Everyman (Almost)
Note: The review that follows is of the Second Edition. I recently re-read this Buffett biography (first published in 1995 and now re-issued with a new Afterword, dated January 2008) and then read Alice Schroeder's The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life. Both are first-rate. Which to select if reading only one? That depends on how much you wish to know about Buffett's personal life, including his relations with various family members, and how curious you are about his personal... more info
