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Buffett

The Making of an American Capitalist

The Making of an American Capitalist

By Roger Lowenstein

By Roger Lowenstein

By Roger Lowenstein

By Roger Lowenstein

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    About Buffett

    Since its hardcover publication in August of 1995, Buffett has appeared on the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, Newsday and Business Week bestseller lists.

    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.

    About Buffett

    Since its hardcover publication in August of 1995, Buffett has appeared on the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, Newsday and Business Week bestseller lists.

    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.

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    About Roger Lowenstein

    Roger Lowenstein reported for The Wall Street Journal for more than a decade. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg , The New York Review of Books, Fortune, The New York Times Magazine, and other publications. His… More about Roger Lowenstein

    About Roger Lowenstein

    Roger Lowenstein reported for The Wall Street Journal for more than a decade. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg , The New York Review of Books, Fortune, The New York Times Magazine, and other publications. His… More about Roger Lowenstein

    Product Details

    Category: Biography & Memoir | Business

    Paperback | $20.00
    Published by Random House Trade Paperbacks
    Apr 29, 2008 | 512 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | ISBN 9780812979275

    Category: Biography & Memoir | Business

    Ebook | $12.99
    Published by Random House
    Jul 24, 2013 | 512 Pages | ISBN 9780804150606

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    Praise

    "Only in America. The bonus of this fine, fine biography is that it could turn you into an investor, if you’re not one already; or a better one, if you are. Lowenstein has done a great job with a great subject."–Andrew Tobias



    "Mr. Lowenstein has done a masterly job."–The New York Times Book Review

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