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Buffett

The Making of an American Capitalist

by Roger Lowenstein
Graham Winton
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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.

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    March 1, 2015

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      • ISBN: 9781490671321
      • File size: 522817 KB
      • Duration: 18:09:12

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      July 31, 1995
      By picking the right stocks and businesses to invest in, plainspoken Nebraskan Warren Buffett became the richest man in the U.S. In this excellent biography, Wall Street Journal reporter Lowenstein details the billionaire stock market wizard's strategy of betting on the long-term growth of a handful of successful companies such as American Express and Berkshire Hathaway. Providing personal glimpses of a very private man, Lowenstein unearths childhood traumas such as the tormenting rages of Buffett's mother and his forced relocation to Washington, D.C., in 1943, where, at 13, he ran away from home (he was found by the police the next day). Buffett's wife, Susan Thompson, a nightclub singer, walked out on him in 1977 and was quickly replaced by his mistress, Latvian-born Astrid Menks. Lowenstein profiles an emotionally guarded, ``strangely stunted'' Midas obsessed with work and secrecy, who seemingly derives little pleasure from his fabulous wealth. Photos not seen by PW. Author tour.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      For investment amateurs and professionals, this audio program is an inspiration and an insight into one of America's foremost investment leaders--Warren Buffett. Lurie grabs your attention as he walks you through Buffett's first entrepreneurial successes. The details about Buffett's bold corporate buying and selling strategies are an education themselves. Lurie narrates superbly with subtle introductions and background music. Author Lowenstein did a remarkable job investigating the business and financial backgrounds of one of America's wealthiest icons. A must read/listen for any business entrepreneur and investor. You will be inspired! J.A.A. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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