Buffet : The making of american capitalist

Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist by Roger Lowenstein traces how Warren Buffett grew from a boy selling chewing gum and nickels' worth of stock tips in Omaha into one of the most influential investors in the United States. Lowenstein follows Buffett's early obsession with numbers, his formative years studying under Benjamin Graham, and the partnerships and business dealings that shaped his approach to value investing.

The book looks closely at the habits, temperament and decisions that set Buffett apart, offering a portrait that goes beyond the familiar headlines of his success. Readers get a sense of the ideas and personal choices behind the rise of a figure whose name is now synonymous with long-term investing.

Written for general readers as well as those interested in finance, business history and the ethics of capitalism, this biography suits anyone curious about how one investor's philosophy took shape. No prior knowledge of Wall Street is needed to follow the story.