Buffett: The Making Of An American Capitalist - Roger Lowenstein

Warren BUffet is one of the most successful stockmarket gurus of all time. In this fascinating biography, Roger Lowenstein traces the life of this most unusual man, a billionaire who has built his fortune by ignoring all the accepted wisdom of his trade. The 'Oracle of Omaha,' as he is known in America, Buffett began studying the market at the age of 11 and launched his first venture by the time he was 14. In addition to the public figure, Lowenstein reveals the man behind the financial genius-a man who he prefers to buy his suits off-the-peg and lives on a diet of Pepsi cola and cheeseburgers. The author also examines his relationship with his wife and his mistress (who are friends) and in this clear eyed biography paints Buffet as the antithesis of