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The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America
Warren E. Buffett, Lawrence A. Cunningham
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Rank: 840
The definitive work concerning Warren Buffett and intelligent investment
philosophy, this is a collection of Buffett's letters to
the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway written over the past few
decades that together furnish an enormously valuable informal
education.
The letters distill in plain words all the basic principles of
sound business practices. They are arranged and introduced by a leading
apostle of the "value" school and noted author, Lawrence Cunningham.
Here
in one place are the priceless pearls of business and investment wisdom,
woven into a delightful narrative on the major topics concerning both
managers and investors.
These timeless lessons are ever-more important in
the current environment.
About the AuthorCunningham is a prolific author, whose books include acclaimed titles such
as "How to Think Like Benjamin Graham and Invest Like Warren Buffett" and
"Outsmarting the Smart Money" as well as the popular textbook Introductory
Accounting and Finance for Lawyers (which is not for lawyers only).
Cunningham is a renowned lecturer, holding a tenured professorship (in law
and business) at Boston College, with additional teaching at schools
including Columbia University, George Washington University, Yeshiva
University and Oxford University.
He is working on a book about corporate
governance and the war on terrorism, with lessons for investors, managers,
and all citizens alike.
Buffett is the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a former student of
Benjamin Graham and one of the most admired and successful investors and
managers in Corporate America.
Editorials
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The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America
Warren E. Buffett, Lawrence A. Cunningham
![]() | | | The Financial Times | | "A classic on value investing and the definitive source on Buffett." |
![]() | | | Money Magazine | | "Extraordinary--full of wisdom, humor and common sense. By far the best
window into the way Buffett's mind works." |
![]() | | | From the Publisher | | The book has garnered widespread critical acclaim from broad cross sections
of readers; has been translated into numerous languages; and has been
designated as a top investment/business book by numerous reviewers... read full editorial |
Customer Reviews
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The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America
Warren E. Buffett, Lawrence A. Cunningham
![]() | | | Excellent synopsis of Buffett's writings | | (Charlottesville, Virginia USA) July 24, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars | | This book contains a wonderful and well-organized collection of Warren
Buffett's essays related to the world of business. Mr. Buffett is widely
known as one of the most articulate, successful and intelligent
businesspeople... read full review |
![]() | | | Prophecy from the Oracle | | (Chamblee, GA) December 30, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars | | If you are at all involved in business or investing, you should read this
book.NOTE: Though you can read all of Buffett's letters to the
shareholders that are assimilated in this compilation through Berkshire
Hathaway's... read full review |
![]() | | | Misconceptions and half-truths, but great entertaining value | | (Washington, DC USA) July 8, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars | | This is a must read for investors and traders alike, I love dry Buffett
humor. But beware that if you do what Buffett says you will never get
rich like Buffett. "Do as I say, not as I do" applies to Buffett like to
no other... read full review |
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