Business Leaders: Warren Buffett

Johnson, Anne Janette

ISBN 10: 1599350807 ISBN 13: 9781599350806

Publisher: Morgan Reynolds Pub, 2008

Synopsis

Describes the life and career of Warren Buffett, from his beginnings as a businessman to one of the richest investors today.

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From School Library Journal:

Grade 7 Up—This book answers many questions about the unassuming billionaire from Omaha. Buffett's life, including a detour to Washington, DC, as his father served in the House of Representatives, is detailed on both personal and professional levels. Johnson focuses on the subject's relentless pursuit of perfection in finding companies worthy of his investment and avoiding areas, like technology, that he doesn't fully trust. Using many examples, she highlights how the man researches a company, what criteria he uses to determine whether or not to invest, and his commitment to Berkshire Hathaway's shareholders. These anecdotes make the book accessible and demystify the sometimes-confusing world of stocks and investments. The book concludes with a chapter on Buffett's relationship with another billionaire maverick, Bill Gates, and describes how Buffett has pledged the bulk of his personal fortune to Gates's foundation for promoting health care and education initiatives worldwide. A fair number of color photos is included.—Carol Fazioli, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, PA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Morgan Reynolds Pub
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1599350807
• ISBN 13: 9781599350806
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 128