The comprehensive and very insightful life story of the man widely recognized as “The Oracle of Omaha”—for viewers of the HBO documentary Becoming Warren Buffett
This book tells the story of Warren Buffett, one of the most well-respected persons in the world, throughout his life. The renowned Omaha investor has never published a book, but he has now given one writer, Alice Schroeder, unparalleled access to discuss his work, ideas, challenges, victories, foolishness, and wisdom in-depth with him and those closest to him.
Buffett has never given a complete account of his life, despite the fact that the media follows him nonstop. Particularly by the norms of a celebrity, his reality is private. In fact, the public's perception of a haphazardly constructed character has some validity, but it has limitations. The inconsistencies in Warren Buffett abound. His goal was to show that good men can come in first. As an investor, CEO, board member, columnist, and speaker, he has throughout the years treated his investors as partners, served as their steward, and promoted honesty. From the humble Omaha headquarters of his firm Berkshire Hathaway, he rose to become the wealthiest man in the world at the same time. Nothing about this is "simple."
Before she met Warren Buffett, Alice Schroeder worked as an analyst for the insurance sector and was a talented writer renowned for her astute observation and business sense. He was fascinated by her financial articles, and as she got to know him, she discovered that while a lot had been published about his investment strategy, not much had been done to examine his broader philosophy, which is entwined with his complicated personality and personal facts. This led to his choice to work with her on the autobiographical book he would never write.
Buffett has never previously devoted innumerable hours to answering queries from writers, conversing, giving full access to his spouse, kids, friends, and business partners—opening his papers, sharing memories of his early years. It was a brave deed, as The Snowball amply demonstrates. Like most lives, his own has been a combination of strengths and weaknesses due to his human nature. Even though Buffett is wealthy, his ideas and beliefs that have improved people's lives will be his lasting legacy rather than his position on the wealth scoreboard. Why Warren Buffett is the most remarkable American success story of our time is explained in this book.
Appreciation of The Snowball
This image will captivate even those who have no interest in business.... Schroeder, a former analyst for the insurance business, spent years interviewing Buffett; the result is a seldom seen side of the Oracle of Omaha. The time
"Will captivate anybody curious in Mr. Buffett's background or how he came to be that way. The narrative told by The Snowball is intriguing. Times of New York
If understanding the process behind a great accomplishment is necessary for replicating it, then The Snowball—possibly the most in-depth look inside Warren Buffett's world—should be considered a capitalist's bible. – The Washington Post
"Eclectic and riveting." — Wall Street Journal
A remarkable autobiography... Schroeder got the best access yet of any Buffett biographer. . . . She deals out marvelously funny and poignant stories about Buffett and the conglomerate he runs, Berkshire Hathaway.” — Fortune
“The most authoritative portrait of one of the most important American investors of our time.” – Times of Los Angeles