Buffett

the making of an American capitalist
Roger Lowenstein

‘Mr. Lowenstein has done a masterly job.’

The New York Times Book Review

‘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, author of The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need

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‘Other books have been written about Warren Buffett and his investment strategy, but ... this is the one to read.’

Bill Gates, Harvard Business Review

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.

‘Mr. Lowenstein has done a masterly job.’

The New York Times Book Review

Andrew Tobias, author of The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need

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Extent:512pp

ISBN (13):9781921372490

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Pub date:24 Nov 2008

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Roger Lowenstein

Roger Lowenstein, the author of four previous books, reported for The Wall Street Journal for more than a decade. He is now a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and other publications, and a columnist for Bloomberg. He has three children and lives with his wife in Newton, Massachusetts.

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