Warren Buffett: Financier

by Bernard Ryan Jr.

Warren Financier profiles the life story of this famous investor and businessman. In 1945, after expanding his paper route from one route to five, 13-year-old Warren Buffet saved $1,200 and purchased 40 acres of Nebraska farmland as an investment. Thus began one of the most successful finance careers of the past century. Through savvy business decisions and a respect for living modestly, Warren Buffet has become a billionaire. His holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, owns and operates diverse and successful businesses ranging from GEICO insurance to Benjamin Moore paints.

Genres: Business

137 pages, Hardcover

First published November 30, 2005

Reviews

[Lindsay]

Smart man. In enjoy his insights to life as well as business. Overall, his quotations are based on making yourself happy...interesting advice coming from the richest man in the US. Also, he's quite witty.