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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 US$62 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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"Only in America. The bonus of this fine, fine biography is that it could turn you into an investor, if you're not one already; or a better one, if you are. Lowenstein has done a great job with a great subject."--Andrew Tobias

"Mr. Lowenstein has done a masterly job."--The New York Times Book Review

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Roger Lowenstein, author of the bestselling Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist, reported for The Wall Street Journal for more than a decade, and wrote the Journal's stock market column, Heard on the Street, from 1989 to 1991 and the Intrinsic Value column from 1995 to 1997. He now writes a column in Smart Money magazine, and has written for the New York Times and The New Republic, among other publications. Lowenstein has three children and lives in Westfield, New Jersey. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Roger Lowenstein (born in 1954) is an American financial journalist and writer. He graduated from Cornell University and reported for the Wall Street Journal for more than a decade, including two years writing its Heard on the Street column, 1989 to 1991. Born in 1954, he is the son of Helen and Louis Lowenstein of Larchmont, N.Y. Lowenstein is married to Judith Slovin.

He is also a director of Sequoia Fund. His father, the late Louis Lowenstein, was an attorney and Columbia University law professor who wrote books and articles critical of the American financial industry.

Roger Lowenstein's latest book, America's Bank: The Epic Struggle to Create the Federal Reserve (The Penguin Press) was released on October 20, 2015.

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Tim Josling

Terrific - lots of depth and insight

Reviewed in Australia on 19 March 2022

There is a vast amount of unique material here both about Buffett the man and the investor. Having read several books about WB before there was much here that was new and insightful.

It captures all the shades of gray and ambiguities in WB's life with great clarity. I loved this book and had trouble putting it down, even though it is quite long. I finished the book with a much better appreciation of how WB thinks and what made him what he is.

Only two minor quibbles - the editorializing about his father's political beliefs was pretty shallow and I found it useless, and the last chapter did not add much value. But overall, a must-read if you are interested in WB as man or as investor.

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Andrew Halfacre

Great for understanding how to think like Warren Buffet

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 May 2017

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Seen this recommended everywhere and now I know why. A great little read if you want to understand how Warren Buffet was 'made' and the roots of his success. A much more balanced portrait that those which just concentrate on his financial performance.

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Taranjot S.

Great Book!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 December 2018

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Received the package on time without any issues. this book is just amazing.

Mr C. Prike

Dated but still the best

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2015

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I have read a few books on Warren Buffett, including Snowball. This is a bit dated but still the best.

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Henry

A great read and informative

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2013

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Roger Lowenstein tells the interesting story of Buffett, his family, friends and business associates while highlighting the decision points he made throughout his career which made him so successful. Plenty of lessons to learn about Buffett's investment strategy in an easy to read format.

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Keith56

My Favourite Book To Date..........

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2011

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What a great biography about a great person. This book gives a really superb insight into a very gifted man who is passionate about his business. Unlike many rich people he has an air of humility which is very refreshing. I have read it many times and always enjoy the experience. I bought this copy for one of my sons in the hope he will glean some wisdom from it to help him make his way in life - at the moment money falls through his fingers like water. Here's hoping!

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