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"Essays of Warren Buffett" is an extraordinary literary gem that offers a down-to-earth and illuminating perspective into the brilliant minds of Warren Buffett and his partner Charlie Munger. As a novice investor, I found this book to be an invaluable source of knowledge and insights, catering perfectly to individuals like myself who are eager to delve into the world of investing. The expertise and wisdom imparted by these two financial titans make them the ultimate mentors, and I can't help but admire their exceptional acumen. I only wish I had more hours in a day to immerse myself in the wealth of information presented in this remarkable collection of essays. From the fundamental principles of value investing to the intricate strategies employed by Buffett himself, each page holds a treasure trove of practical advice and timeless wisdom. This book serves as an indispensable guide, empowering readers to make informed decisions and navigate the complex world of finance with confidence and clarity.

These were mostly letters to buffett's share holders. There is humor, and good naturedness. Some common sense investing knowlege. Of course he is a master. I don't know if I would read this knowing what I know now. But I am not discouraging others from it. It has some worth for anyone wanting to read what Buffett has to say in any case.

Really not sure how I missed reading this book for so long. But they say better late than ever.

"The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America" is an exceptional resource for anyone seeking success in the business and finance world. Lawrence A. Cunningham has brilliantly curated Warren Buffett's insights and wisdom, providing unparalleled access to one of the greatest financial minds in history.

The book has a significant impact due to Buffett's emphasis on ethical behavior, long-term planning, and intrinsic value. The real-life case studies reinforce the credibility of the concepts presented, and Buffett's use of simple yet effective analogies makes it accessible to individuals at any career level.

In conclusion, "The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America" offers profound insights into the principles that drive success in business and investing. This book has significantly impacted my approach to various aspects of my professional life, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a profound understanding of these principles. Five stars, without hesitation.

Cunningham has done a wonderful job at organizing some of Buffet's most insightful essays over ten topics. With lessons ranging from effective corporate governance to assessing a company's earnings quality, anyone interested in business or investing absolutely must read this book. The book is only 300 pages, but I wouldn't plan it to be a quick read. It's worth setting aside a decent amount of time to really chew on the ideas and philosophies that The Oracle of Omaha generously presents. You'll be glad you did!

This book deserves to be transformed into a textbook and made mandatory reading at business schools. There is arguably no one in the world better at what they do than Warren Buffett. We are incredibly fortunate that Mr. Buffett takes the time to share his knowledge with anyone willing to learn.

The book does an excellent job of clearly outlining the Berkshire Hathaway philosophy on investment decisions, emphasizing the importance of acquiring entire businesses or shares in great companies at a fair price—businesses they understand and that are led by managers they admire that are likely to have success in the long term.

In an industry often plagued by historical problems and corruption, Warren Buffett stands out as a beacon of integrity and wisdom. He is not only an investing genius but also a principled and admirable individual. Generations to come will benefit from his example. The world is lucky to have Warren Buffett—there will never be another like him.

This is an excellent book on how business should be run. Larry Cunningham does an excellent job rearranging Buffett's expositions in his annual report to show Buffett's approach on investing and life. In a world where Wall Street looks for short-term gains at all cost, Buffett stands out in making sure that his investing world is as equitable as possible. This book should be read by anyone interested in investing

This book collects mostly excerpts from Warren Buffett's letters to shareholders; a few were written by Charles T. Munger, also of Berkshire Hathaway. Some dealing with accounting required more business acumen than I have to follow closely, but most call for only a little financial literacy. They show a wisdom and perspicacity rarely seen in business; it is little wonder that Buffett has been such a business success. In addition to the wisdom, they also show much humility and humor.

The essays were written over several decades and are organized not by time but by subject. Cunningham divides them into Corporate governance, Finance and investing, Investment alternatives, Common stock, Mergers and Acquisitions, Valuation and accounting, Accounting Shenanigans, Taxation, and Berkshire at 50 and beyond. One weakness is that there is a lot of repetition, but I find it difficult to fault repetition of good ideas. If you don't have time for the whole book, Cunningham's introduction summarizes the main points.

This book goes into great detail on the principles that drive Warren Buffett in business, management, and leadership. In almost one out of every four pages, Buffett also refers to his long time partner, Charlie Munger. The humility of self and complexity of thought when he talks about complex finance topics make this a must read for business interested people.

Lawrence A. Cunningham opens this book with an appropriate excerpt from the essays of Michel de Montaigne: "The speech I love is simple, natural speech, the same on paper as in mouth; a speech succulent and sinewy, brief and compressed, not so much dainty and well-combed as vehement and brusque."

There is no shortage of books on Warren Buffet. It is an interesting state of affairs: numerous writers, pundits, and other Warren Buffet "experts" opining on the life and investing decisions of perhaps the greatest investing and capitalist "expert" of all time.

Others opining on the life of a genius is often necessary, when it comes to understanding the broader impact that genius has had on society. A masterful investor, scientist, engineer, or whatever is not also necessarily always an effective writer and communicator. Mr. Buffet, however, is a rare breed.

Not only has Mr. Buffet, across his lifetime, compiled the most impressive track record capitalism has ever produced- one of growth, achievement, societal awareness and improvement, but he can also write. He writes in a language that is, in the words of Montaigne, "simple...succulent and sinewy, brief and compressed...brusque."

Lawrence A. Cunningham through this book expresses an important truth- when a man such as Mr. Buffet writes with the clarity and power that he does, not much benefit is given to the reader by adding words on top of what is already clear and powerful prose. If one is trying to make sense of Mr. Buffet and his philosophies, the best place to start is with Mr. Buffet's own "sinewy" words, which are presented, unadorned except with a short preface, in this book.

"Essays" is a bit of a misnomer for the content of this book. In fact, this book is actually a compilation of excerpts from the Annual Letters Mr. Buffet has written to the shareholders of his company, Berkshire Hathaway, over the last thirty plus years. Worth noting, these very letters are available, in their entirety, on the World Wide Web for free. Something, however, is definitely gained through reading Mr. Buffet's words as Mr. Cunningham has arranged them.

Mr. Cunningham has arranged this book by subject, rather than time- and the effect is pleasing and effective. The way that Mr. Cunningham chose to arrange Mr. Buffet's letters is into the following categories: Corporate Governance, Corporate Finance and Investing, Alternatives to Common Stock, Common Stock, Mergers and Acquisitions, Accounting and Valuation, and Accounting Policy and Tax Matters.

The effect of Cunningham's carefully-chosen delineations is a book that has more the feel of an educational guide, than a story of Mr. Buffet's investing career and his company, Berkshire Hathaway.

What emerges out of this educational guide is the philosophy and teachings of a gifted Professor and practitioner. No matter whether Mr. Buffet is waxing poetic on business or outlining his scruples over how corporations account for equity stock options, out of his writing emerges a consistent and eloquent philosophy on the "right" and effective approach to business, investing, capitalism, and life.

The "Buffet Way", perhaps impossible to summarize fully in a few short sentences, is stoic and original. The practitioner of this philosophy is one who stands apart from society, ignores any "institutional imperative" that may impede rational decision-making. The "Buffet Way" is a mode of analysis that knows the bounds of its own limitations, and is free of emotion. The Buffet Way demands that every decision require a "margin of safety" or room for error.

Most importantly, Mr. Buffet's view of investing, and particularly of investing in the stock market or in other marketable securities, grasps a simple but important concept that is lost on so many market pundits and practitioners: stocks are not abstractions. Stocks are certificates that represent a share of ownership in an underlying business. Too often people don't look through stocks to the underlying business they represent. This book aptly is subtitled, "Lessons for Corporate America", because Mr. Buffet is after all an evaluator of businesses.

Stocks and their prices are only relevant when they become disjointed, in a favorable way, from the underlying realities of the business they represent.

To think the "Buffet Way" takes more, though, than knowing the concept's basic precepts. It takes discipline, and a stoic fight against the animal spirits that so often lead investors astray. This book and its precepts are worth reading, and rereading, until hopefully its lessons are engrained in the psyche in a way that they become impossible to ignore.

In this book, Warren Buffett highlights many principles that successful businesses need to follow, such as a focus on value investing, attention to company management, attention to risk management, focus on long-term investments, and so on. These principles are very helpful for any entrepreneur or investor who wants to succeed