First published 2012
Fortune journalist Carol Loomis first wrote about an obscure Omaha hedge fund manager named Warren Buffett in 1966. She never imagined he would become the world's most celebrated investor or that they would develop a close friendship. As Buffett transformed Berkshire Hathaway into an investment powerhouse, Loomis documented his journey through dozens of Fortune articles spanning nearly five decades. She collected and updated the magazine's best Buffett coverage from 1966 to 2012, including thirteen cover stories and twelve pieces Buffett wrote himself. Loomis adds her own commentary to provide context and insider perspective. The book reveals Buffett's investment philosophy, management approach, and views on philanthropy and public policy. Readers discover his prescient warnings about derivatives, his unconventional thoughts on inheritance, and Bill Gates's early impressions of their friendship. This collection offers unmatched access to Buffett's thinking through the eyes of someone who witnessed his entire career unfold.
Genres: business, non-fiction, finance, journalism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: friendship, insider-perspective
Setting: Omaha
Period: 1966-2012
368 pages · Hardcover · Portfolio