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Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist

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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 $10 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.

475 pages, Paperback

First published January 1,1995

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Format
475 pages, Paperback
Published
January 1, 2001 by Broadway Books / Random House
ISBN
9780385484916
ASIN
0385484917
Language
English

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Roger Lowenstein is an American financial journalist and writer. He graduated from Cornell University and reported for The Wall Street Journal for more than a decade, including two years writing its Heard on the Street column, 1989 to 1991. Born in 1954, he is the son of Helen and Louis Lowenstein of Larchmont, New York. Lowenstein is married to Judith Slovin.
He is also a director of Sequoia Fund. In 2016, he joined the board of trustees of Lesley University. His father, the late Louis Lowenstein, was an attorney and Columbia University law professor who wrote books and articles critical of the American financial industry.
Roger Lowenstein's latest book, Ways and Means: Lincoln and His Cabinet and the Financing of the Civil War, was released on March 8, 2022, and won the 2022 Harold Holzer Lincoln Forum Book Prize.

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Deathtoy4444
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April 1,2025
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Mr. Buffett who is now worth more than $100Billion is a Genius in investing. Truly his virtuoso level knowledge regarding businesses, investments, Macro trends, management, competition, promoters, shareholder relationships etc is impeccable. is This book describes all about his life & how he transformed from a newspaper boy to a Media & newspaper Baron holding a stake in Washington Post. I feel that a thin line separates Mr. Buffett & all other investors, portfolio managers. That is the vital ability of him to hold on right businesses till he makes money, not only money but a ton of it. Whereas other managers hold throw away underperforming stocks on weekly, monthly basis. Mr Buffett still holds his most favourite GEICO which he had bought when it was in serious problem & bought it next to nothing. He is far more than just a asset manager/ liquidator but a man who would acquire businesses & truly focus on the long term business value of the company.
Must read for anyone interested in Businesses, SERIOUS Long term investing, Investment banking etc.
America definitely got its Capitalist & lets see who will be India's Capitalist?
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firebug
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April 1,2025
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Excellent biography about the man himself. Very insightful on how Warren thinks, all in all a great story.
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AzurealX
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April 1,2025
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Very long (my record for audiobook) and exciting book.
It took 3,5 years for author to write it and the result is remarkable. The book covers Warren's life from early childhood till 1996 with great details and quotes from Warren's letters to shareholders and newspapers of the time. A huge part of story is dedicated into immersion into the historic events context.
Personally, I enjoyed Warren VS Wall St. and conventional investment practices clash which lasted for quite a while.
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kwyang
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April 1,2025
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A really remarkable biography considering the author had very limited access to the subject. "Buffett" gives you insight into the Oracle of Omaha his values his philosophy, his approach. But don't expect a lot of actionable investment advice. One thing that becomes clear in Lowenstein's book is that Buffett is a savant, keeping balance sheets in his head and not really revealing his analysis even to his closest confidants.

A great read, but not a "how-to" if that's what you're expecting.
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April 1,2025
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Một cuốn sách tuyệt vời mô tả quá trình hình thành đam mê, sự nghiệp và đời sống của W.B
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April 1,2025
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THis is one of the best reads of Year 2021 for me.. Excellent pace with so many insights into the investing style of Buffett. he has developed a model which might not be replicable as well but really long story compressed into a book that keeps you go on and on.. Its a must read for people who like to explore investing from a long term perspective as there are short cuts or tricks to make quick money.. Its a read that doesnt require to understand lot of finance jargons as well and therefore lot of Business men should be able to relate to this book and narrative of Buffett life.. Simple excellent and worth putting your time in this master gem...
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