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Buffett:

The Making of an American Capitalist
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Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1996 - Biography & Autobiography - 473 pages

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Fascinating and balanced portrayal of Mr. Buffett. - Goodreads
another finance dork selection - Goodreads
Great insight into Warren Buffett and how he invests - Goodreads
It's educational and interesting. - Goodreads
Not a great deal of insight into his investing style. - Goodreads

Review: Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist

User Review  - Stuart - Goodreads

"An excellent biography of the quirky Oracle of Omaha. Shows his humble upbringing, early entrepreneurial drive, insistence on finding value and holding long-term to avoid taxes on capital gains, and ... Read full review

Review: Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist

User Review  - Stephen Moore - Goodreads

Good book to start with when it comes to investing. Read full review

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About the author (1996)

Roger Lowenstein, author of the bestselling Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist, reported for The Wall Street Journal for over a decade and wrote the stock-market column "Heard on the Street" from 1989 to 1991 and the "Intrinsic Value" column from 1995 to 1997. He now writes a column in SmartMoney magazine and has written for The New York Times and The New Republic, among other publications. He has three children and lives in Westfield, New Jersey.

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