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"The Snowball" offers the most detailed portrait of Warren Buffett, compiled after decades of interviews with the investor, his family, and associates. The book traces Buffett’s humble beginnings in Omaha, his rise through Berkshire Hathaway, and the personal values—honesty, partnership, and long‑term thinking—that underlie his success. It provides insight into not only his investment strategies but also the broader philosophy that has earned him the title "Oracle of Omaha."
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Alice Schroeder
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