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Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life Paperback – 8 April 2010

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Recounting the life and times of one of the most respected men in the world, The Snowball is the most fascinating financial success story of our time. Warren Buffett, the legendary Omaha investor has never written a memoir, but finally has given Alice Schroeder unprecedented access to him and all those closest to his work, opinions, struggles, triumphs, follies and wisdom. The result is this personally revealing and complete biography of 'The Oracle of Omaha', indispensable reading for those who wish to know the man behind the outstanding achievements.

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Publisher : Bloomsbury Pb; 2 edition (8 April 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 832 pages
ISBN-10 : 0747596492
ISBN-13 : 978-0747596493
Dimensions : 12.9 x 5 x 19.8 cm

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'An epic account of the greatest capital accumulator in history.' Dominic Lawson, The Times 'Warren Buffett's opinions are so hotly sought that THE SNOWBALL, a biography with which he has enthusiastically cooperated, would be of interest even if it answered only softball questions. It approaches him seriously, covers vast terrain and tells a fascinating story.' New York Times 'Buffett has been ahead of the curve for most of the past 50 years, making him one of the world's richest people. THE SNOWBALL provides some clues about how he's done it.' Financial Times 'A monumental work ... you feel like you've been in the presence of a monumentally flawed but riveting character ... utterly compelling.' Evening Standard

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The revised and updated biography of legendary businessman Warren Buffett.

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Fascinating ...

Reviewed in Australia on 28 November 2018

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Warren Buffet is a household name... even in Australia. This is an interesting and very candid biography of this simple yet complicated man. I enjoyed the personal part just as much as the business parts however his obsession with money from a young age and the fact that he seems to spend so little makes him quite complicated.

Alice Shroeder's writing style is excellent and although it is a long book the writing feels both succinct and animated. In a nutshell, Warren proves to be a shrewd businessman, a patient opportunist, yet seems a little disconnected with his own family. And it is clear only later in life when he realised he wanted to give it away do we see the philanthropic side.

I also enjoyed the sense of transformation from his midwestern roots to a captain of Wall Street and the many great one liners full of wisdom.

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As a biography I enjoyed reading it

Reviewed in Australia on 3 December 2014

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I knew of this title before buying, but that was about it. I was expecting more investment theory and less pure biography, but that was probably just a result of my lack of research. As a biography I enjoyed reading it. Buffett comes off mostly well, Schroeder does identify some of Buffett's flaws and failings, but doesn't interrogate them too pointedly, so overall Buffett is present well, though human.

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Harsh

Very well written story of one of the greatest investors

Reviewed in Australia on 6 January 2021

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Great read..... highly recommended biography to anyone regardless of interest in investing or not.

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The mans a genius and a gentleman

Reviewed in Australia on 18 September 2017

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A bible for capitalists and a set of values to aspire to!! Every student of business must read this. Twice..

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Mark Thomas

boring boring boring

Reviewed in Australia on 28 November 2014

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boring boring boring!

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An excellent insight into the life and times of a business genius

Reviewed in Australia on 16 November 2013

Anyone who is looking for an insight into the life, times and business genius of Warren Buffet should read this well written and meticulously researched book.

The author does well to combine intellectual rigor with engaging storytelling, to produce a satifying read.

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matthew ford

Living Legend

Reviewed in Australia on 11 July 2019

Well written and comprehensive, it's amazing what one man can achieve.
I've read it three times, it's that good, great

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Amanda

A Comprehensive Journey Through the Life of a Modern Day Icon.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 February 2018

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In this day and age, you would have to be a hermit to have not heard of Warren Buffet.
Anyone in the field of investing, or personal development will be naturally drawn to this book, as I was. But it is also a fine story of life in business and in the public eye from the Great Depression to the 2008/9 Global financial meltdown, which will appeal to everybody. Warren’s personal life and philosophy is examined in just as much detail as his business life.
I was initially taken aback by the size of this tome and wondered whether, or not I would have the stamina to get through it. I needn’t have worried though. It drew me in from the very first chapter and throughout the book I often found myself laughing out loud and insisting on reading segments of it back to my (very patient) partner.

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For all Value investors..

Reviewed in India on 23 January 2019

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Where shall I start. The book is outstanding in all aspects. Buffett is an extraordinary man and a compounding machine. But even he is not perfect. All I know is money and all I know about money is because of Warren Buffett. In his personal life he did commit some mistakes...Susie buffett.. My oh my... What shall I say about her. The person that comes out of this book is not Warren but sussie buffett.The woman gave gave and just gave.. The book should have had a lot of Charlie munger but does not. That is the only drawback I guess. Lessons of the book, specially for value investors -
1.Spend time with your family. At 50 or 60. It will be too late.
2.The compounding machines and learning machines. Remember shrouds have no pockets. Start giving as soon as you achieve financial freedom and accelerate eventually.
3 don't loose your head when you maKe ridiculous money.

Keep reading keep giving and spread the love...

Thank you Mr buffett and well done Alice schroder.

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stu

the author is clearly intelligent, some clever words used

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2018

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It is a long read, the author is clearly intelligent, some clever words used. it jumps sections of Warrens life, i like his childhood the best,

overall it seems warren makes money for the thrill and challenge of it to see if he is clever enough to beat the market.

he doesnt invest so he can spend it.

its not a book about how to invest it is more a cse of warren came froma middle classs background with a stockbroker father, in which he had no debt, lived at home or college for years, saved and saved and started as a broker, so made his money via a cut as all fund managers do.

but he wanted to pick stocks and businesses, not just place them into folks portfolios for them.he had heartache in his life, deaths , seperation and his kids never really seen him as a suportive dad, nor did his wife see him as a manly husband, they thought in todays analysis, he had OCD when it coems to saving, scrimping and making money.nothing else mattered, he neglected his family and gave them money to make up for it imo.

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camden_kid

A interesting insight into the man but a bit too long

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 December 2018

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I found this to be a page turner and thus give it 5 stars and recommend it.

I felt as though I got to know him on some level although I feel that the book, like Buffett himself, only gives some things away. A more incisive look into his mind and actions would have been preferred but maybe that's not possible with him.

There are far too many pages concerning other people that could have been cut. I suspect this was a requirement of his to pay homage to certain important people in his life. Still, it wasn't too much of a distraction.

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David Dugong

Self-fulfilling prophecy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2019

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Enjoyable CD set - The dialogue is easy listening as Warren Buffett follows his intuition - To para-phrase: 'A complicated man with simple tastes.' His expertise is 'The contribution / application of centred and informed principles (personal and business) , his financial compound growth, builds steadily throughout the narrative. There are also some wonderful quotes - From a grand father to grandson (even if the grandfather is a Billionaire).
There are references to key books in WB life and to individuals.

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