This was a great overview of Buffett's life and has a lot of examples of his outlook on life. I think he is pragmatic and a great person.

Solid fast-paced introduction to Buffett’s philosophies that made me reconsider decisions I’ve made as a new investor. Though my investing goals are obviously more conservative than Buffett’s, his ideas are intriguing and still hold up today (even though his own philosophy has changed a bit through the years).

Note that Goodreads claims this edition was written by Buffett himself; however, it was written by late journalist Janet Lowe.

A captivating glimpse into the mind of one of the most admired figures in finance. As a fan of Warren Buffett, I found this book to be a treasure trove of valuable insights and life lessons. It beautifully captures his wit, wisdom, and investment philosophy through a collection of his quotes and interviews. While it doesn't offer in-depth analysis or groundbreaking revelations, it's an engaging read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of Buffett's principles and a worthy addition to the library of a Buffett enthusiast.

Nice book with very witty and interesting quotes by Buffett on investment and his personal life. Must read for novice investors.

Might be the easiest way to get acquainted with Buffett's investing wisdom. I read the first edition (from 1997), and will be ordering the second one for my library.

A small book with powerful quotes from Buffet's interviews. I initially thought it would be solely about business advice, but the author actually talks diversely about his experience in life, from his early years in business, to his relationship with his mother, his college teacher who inspired him greatly, Bill Gates, and many other people. If you have time alone and want to refresh your busy working habit, this book is to read for pleasure. Enjoy the Wall Street's magician's wisdom.

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After reading Michael Lewis's description of the odious machinations operated among piggish financiers at Salomon Brothers and elsewhere, the scandals related often on the finance pages of The Economist and the NYT Business section, reading Warren Buffett was a like finding a light in the wilderness. You feel, "At last somebody I can trust" exactly because his advice is not the be-all and end-all, nor does it claim to be. It's his personal opinions, backed up of course by the jaw-dropping charts on pp. 171-173, which show how Berkshire-Hathaway stock grew from 1986-1997.

Thanks to the excellent introduction and narrative framing by Janet Lowe, the Oracle of Omaha talks to you as if he were speaking to a friend or trusted confidante, maybe even a family member.
Chapters include topics such as "Work things out with your wife," "Share your wisdom," and "Expect to be out of step." People might call it folksy common sense, but again it is important to contextualize among the "experts" noted above. It is also good to remember that Buffett is still among us and doing fine; the history does not end in 1997, when this book first came out.

Buffett simplifies the economic world, yes, but why need it be so complicated? Don't you sometimes feel the "financial services" industry is throwing sand in our eyes to make us feel inferior? When speaking to the young bucks who man the phone lines at American Century and other finance companies, you feel like you're talking to a surly teenager, who is annoyed to speak to a layperson, since it is "so complicated."

I was very moved by the concept of "Work with good people," and only wish I had had the good fortune to do so at every step of my career. Which leads to another excellent section, called "Know when to quit."

Also good to know: "Don't worry about diversification" and "Invest for the long term." And in this election season, we should all remember what Warren Buffett says: "Pay your taxes and don't complain."

"Investing is one way of contributing to the public well-being," Buffett reminds us.
On that note, I immediately purchased some Berkshire-Hathaway /B stock.

This book introduces you to Warren Buffet's life and his way of investing. For anyone who follows WB or his investing ideology, this would make an interesting read.

I listened to the audio book which has been in my reading list for some time and I enjoyed it. I have read Snowball, the book about Buffett mentioned at the end of this book and enjoyed that too.

This book and Buffett are both witty and at times I chuckled and at times I laughed hysterically.

I learned some good investing and business lessons too.

I highly recommend this book.

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this book is well put together I recommend this book to people who want to work towards understanding Buffet's Investment fashion and his perspective about living life in a less fussy and more productive way.His book should be a must read for every business minded student and anyone else that wants to understand how money works.