This text, primarily excerpts from Roger Lowenstein's biography "Buffett," chronicles the life and career of Warren Buffett, beginning with his family background and early influences, including his father Howard's business ventures during the Depression and his mother Leila's struggles.
The narrative follows Buffett's formative experiences, his early entrepreneurial endeavors like Stable-Boy Selections and Wilson Coin Op, and his intellectual development, notably his attraction to mathematics and skepticism towards religion.
His education, first at Wharton and later under the tutelage of Benjamin Graham, significantly shaped his investment philosophy.
The biography details Buffett's partnership years, his acquisition of Berkshire Hathaway and See's Candy, his close relationship with Katharine Graham and investment in the Washington Post, and pivotal moments such as the Salomon Brothers crisis.
Ultimately, the excerpts paint a comprehensive picture of Buffett's personal life, business decisions, and evolving investment strategies over several decades.