|  | Author: Alice Schroeder
Publisher: Bantam
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Sales Rank: 3339
Format: Deckle Edge
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1ST
Pages: 976
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6 x 2.2
ISBN: 0553805096
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.6092
EAN: 9780553805093
ASIN: 0553805096
Publication Date: September 29, 2008
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 A Reminder that even the Gods are Human August 17, 2009
Edward J. Barton (Mill Creek, WA)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one of the better biographies Ive had a chance to read. Warren Buffett is portrayed gereally in a pretty balanced light, and I think more of the true man comes through in the book than the image he carefully cultivates.
The book runs you through the full gamut of emotions, but continues to reinforce the central tenets of principled leadership and hard work. While Buffett is certainly a genius, and has a great natural gut feel for business and finance, he works extremely hard at his craft, and this was far more nurture than nature.
The book is a page turner, and you are able to really get a feel for the man, as opposed to the myth.
A great and inspirational read. It reminds us that even the "Gods" are human.
Something for everyone August 14, 2009
J. Clayton (North Carolina)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book does a great job of drawing a complete picture of Mr. Buffett, starting at childhood and analyzing his many relationships, family and otherwise, while leading the reader along the path of his dizzying business dealings. If you're interested in the human side of Warren Buffett and the details/motivations behind his well-crafted persona read this book. If you're interested in the technical side of his business dealings read this book. I've never read anything substantive about Mr. Buffett before, but it doesn't get any more revealing.
A Story of a Great Man August 12, 2009
Mariusz Skonieczny (ClassicValueInvestors.blogspot.com)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is the life story of the greatest investor, Warren Buffett. To some readers the information may be too much, because the author goes into great details about Mr. Buffett's life. But for those who greatly admire the person, this book finally uncovers the little secrets that were unknown to many before. The author who had full access to Mr. Buffett, his family and friends, was not pressured by any deadline to finish the book, and therefore, she delivered a masterpiece.
- Mariusz Skonieczny, author of Why Are We So Clueless about the Stock Market? Learn how to invest your money, how to pick stocks, and how to make money in the stock market
Great read and very hard to put down August 3, 2009
Daniel Stewart
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This volume is essential reading for anybody interested in the life and times of the world's greatest investor.
So far I'm approximately half way through the 900 odd pages in just two sittings. Though I would admit that at times Schroeder tends to spend too much time discussing the extended Buffet family, on occassion going well back into the 19th Century. Perhaps it will become self evident later in the book.
There is much to learn from Buffet. The main thing appears to be is his unwavering dedication to his work, backed with some very solid rules and proceedures for investing.
Highly recommend reading. Schroeder has an easy reading and entertaining style of writing. She discusses some relatively complex ideas with simplicity and clarity, that should make this book interesting and enjoyable to a very large audience.
 A Rambling Wreck July 23, 2009
Chris Weber
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
Buffet's life is fascinating. Too bad it's told by this author.
This book is like a college term paper with cancer. It's grown way out of control. The over use of adjectives, adverbs and analogy is exasperating. How many times can you compare something to a naked mole rat? Did the author get paid by the word?
I finished the book because of the interesting subject but this book is in need of a rewrite and a good editor.
If you've managed to get through Atlas Shrugged, you'll understand the pain involved in reading this book. You want to finish but you'll suffer for it.
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