Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist

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Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist
by Roger Lowenstein
from Random House Trade Paperbacks

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

• English major lovin on Buffett
  Read this because you want to know about the man and the method, not the money. I admire the billions of dollars that he's amassed on his own terms, but it's his history, relationships, and singular outlook on life that had me plowing through this tome like it was a short story. I am a reborn fan of biographies, and a new follower of financial books. I hope there are other books out there like this: clear, absorbing, and off-beat enough to make you laugh like a fool on a packed metro. I never dog-ear, but I... more info

• Excellent
  Well researched, analyzed, and written.
  I see why Buffett was silently acceptive in autographing it. Superb job in reporting both analytical economics and personal life. Truth.
  I will read more from this author.

• Warren Buffett until 1995
  I gave this book 4 stars only because it was published in 1995, which is over a decade ago. It is a good source for background information about a corporate executive I respect--and there are few of those to be found. Buffett told the author he would nothing to help or hinder, and the journalistic quality and information is well-presented and -documented. A good place to learn more about the "Oracle of Omaha". I'd like to see Lowenstein do a follow-up covering the more recent years.

• Fascinating Biography
  Before writing my impressions of this book, I think it is first important to identify the reviewer so others can see my perspective. I am a young graduate with limited to no investing experience. I became interest in Warren Buffett after reading a fair amount of articles on Buffett the person; his success in investing, his political views, his recent contribution to the Gates charity, and most importantly, his character. I became intrigued enough to inquire about the details of who this man is and his... more info

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