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A pleasant little book, mostly bonbons for dilettante investors, kind of sugary like those colas Warren loves so much. He's corny but incisive; a conservative who thinks he's part bleeding heart liberal. Right. In shark's skin. People love him, and the stock market degenerates worship him. Well, he's one of the world's richest men, so I guess they would. Personally he reminds me of Doyle Brunson, former world champion poker player. Buffet is fast and very intelligent, but likes to appear country. He hates pretension and likes to make light of himself. He could run for office and win. Not much wisdom here, except second hand. As a philosopher, he's a kind of Will Rogers, and like Rogers an American original.

--Dennis Littrell, author of “The World Is Not as We Think It Is”

Although written in a more "Warren quotes and wits" kind of way, rather than as a non-fictional story or biography of a great man, Warren Buffett Speaks offer great insights to a financial master mind.

I also find it a great companion alongside reading the much heavier "The Snowball" by Alice Schroeder to quickly gain an understanding of Warren Buffett.

"Boy, if he doesn't give capitalism a good name, who does?"
Benjamin C. Bradlee, remarking on Buffet's honesty and philanthropy, in a television documentary on Buffet on The Biography Channel (2006)

A fascinating collection of what makes Warren Buffet tick. Entertaining but light.

A little rough to get through.

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Interesting and also amusing remarks and wisdom from the investing and business man genius.
One very puzzling item is Buffet's net worth stated to be $10,000 in 1950 when he was 20, equal to roughly $100,000 in 2013 dollars. Then just 2 years later it says he has $100,000, or roughly $1 million in today's dollars. There is no explanation of where this money came from. Buffet could certainly not have made this money in 2 years. In fact, where did the first $10,000 come from? This is hardly the self-made man the book makes him out to be. I think these funds must have been trust funds from the families' grocery chain. I can see why Warren told a friend he planned to be a millionaire by age 30. He already was!!

As an audiobook, it becomes quite boring. Especially if you've read a lot on Buffett before, because it doesn't present anything new but merely quotes famous sayings by or about him. As a book to put by your bedside (or why not by the toilet?) I think it would make for great reading, one short sequence at a time. Buffett is a master of enlightening one-liners after all.

This was a quick read and most of the quotes and stories I had already read in other places. However it never ceases to amaze me how rational he is and how he sticks to what he knows.

Excellent book. Warren Buffett made billions by investing money in a rational way.

A collection fo some of his sayings and insights. Pretty dynamic read.
If you're interested on more in-depth content, i would recommend something else.
However if you are new to the world of investing, it's and interesting read.

For me, this was just tedious, painful even, to get through. Of course, if you are looking for investment advice, there are some good nuggets here, but generally, Ugh. Like taking marriage advice from someone divorced three times is what I felt this was when discussing most anything outside money. Gave myself permission to just scan the last 80 pages or so...

Warren Buffett Speaks by Janet Lowe is a collection of quotes, stories and philosophy about Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most successful investors.

It’s a great book and gives a very helpful insight into Buffett’s mind and approach to life. It’s easy to read, enjoyable and provides a roadmap for anyone who wants to succeed in business, investing and life.

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