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- Bill GatesPositive review
“Great stories from a very smart guy”
Gates reviewed Loomis’s collection on December 5, 2012. His own 1996 Fortune piece about Buffett is included in the book.Source
Summary
Carol J. Loomis collects Fortune writing about Warren Buffett from 1966 to 2012, including thirteen cover stories and twelve pieces written by Buffett himself. She adds context to the articles, letting readers compare what was said at the time with what became clear later.
The collection covers investing, management, philanthropy and public policy. Loomis brings the perspective of a longtime reporter and friend who began editing Buffett’s shareholder letters in 1977. It offers a record across decades rather than one continuous biography.
Why read it Our view
Read it to follow how judgments about a business change over time. The original articles and Loomis’s later context let you compare a decision made with limited information with the story told after the outcome is known. For a founder, the management and capital questions can be as useful as the investment examples.
Written about
- Warren BuffettSubject and contributorThe collection includes twelve pieces written by Buffett. He and Loomis co-signed 500 copies for Berkshire’s 2013 annual meeting.Source