Books Recommended by Warren Buffett
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How To Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie
Source: "In my office, you will not see the degree I have from the University of Nebraska, or the master’s degree I have from Columbia University, but you’ll see the certificate I got from the Dale Carnegie course." - Warren Buffett
Showing Up for Life
Thoughts on the Gifts of a Lifetime
Bill Gates Sr.
Source: "[The author] is as wise as his son is brilliant. I’ve learned a lot from both of them and believe everyone can benefit from the insights [the author] shares in this book." - Warren Buffett
2 recommendersFirst A Dream
Jim Clayton
Source: "I made an offer [to buy Clayton Homes] based solely on [this book] my evaluation of Kevin, the public financials of Clayton and what I had learned from the Oakwood experience." - Warren Buffett
1 recommenderThe Farmer from Merna
A Biography of George J. Mecherle and a History of the State Farm Insurance Companies of Bloomington, Illinois
Karl Schriftgiesser
Source: "By 1999 [State Farm] had amassed a tangible net worth exceeding that of all but four American businesses. If you want to read how this happened, get a copy of [this book]." - Warren Buffett
1 recommender40 Chances
Finding Hope in a Hungry World
Howard G Buffett
Source: "Forgive a parent when I say I couldn't be more proud of him, as would his mother be if she were alive to watch him. As you read his words, you will understand why." - Warren Buffett
1 recommenderThe Most Important Thing Illuminated
Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor
Howard Marks
Source: "When I see memos from [this author] in my mail, they're the first thing I open and read. I always learn something, and that goes double for his book." - Warren Buffett
2 recommendersStress Test
Reflections on Financial Crises
Timothy F. Geithner
Source: "Sensational . . . [This book] will forever be the definitive work on what causes financial panics and what must be done to stem them when they occur." - Warren Buffett
3 recommendersThe Man Behind the Microchip
Robert Noyce and the Invention of Silicon Valley
Leslie Berlin
Source: "[The author] does an excellent job of capturing the Bob Noyce I knew: part small-town boy, part big-time genius and always a wonderful friend and citizen." - Warren Buffett
2 recommendersLimping on Water
My 40-Year Adventure with One of America's Outstanding Communications Companies
Philip Beuth
Source: "Much of what you become in life depends on whom you choose to admire and copy. Start with Tom Murphy, and you’ll never need a second exemplar." - Warren Buffett
1 recommenderThe Warren Buffett CEO
Secrets from the Berkshire Hathaway Managers
Robert P. Miles
Source: "We have as fine an array of operating managers as exists at any company. (You can read about many of them in [this book])." - Warren Buffett
1 recommenderMiTek
A Global Success Story, 1981-2011
Jim Healey
Source: "You’ll learn how my interest in the company was originally piqued by my receiving in the mail a hunk of ugly metal whose purpose I couldn’t fathom." - Warren Buffett
1 recommenderThe Ten Commandments for Business Failure
Donald R. Keough
Source: "[The author]'s best ability is to cut to the chase on an issue, to cut through the bureaucratic fog. Keep it simple is his principle and mine too." - Warren Buffett
1 recommenderA Few Lessons for Investors and Managers From Warren Buffett
Peter Bevelin
Source: "Sums up what Charlie and I have been saying over the years in annual reports and at annual meetings." - Warren Buffett
2 recommendersA Short History of Nearly Everything
Bill Bryson
Source: "It’s very impressive [to] read about people pondering how to figure out the weight of the Earth or something in the 18th century." - Warren Buffett
Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits
and Other Writings
Philip A. Fisher
Source: "I am an eager reader of whatever [this author] has to say, and I recommend him to you." - Warren Buffett
2 recommendersThe Intelligent Investor
Benjamin Graham
Source: "I obviously recommend, first and foremost, [this book]. Considered to be the 'Bible of Value Investing.'" - Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett's Ground Rules
Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor
Jeremy C. Miller
Source: "If you are fascinated by investment theory and practice, you will enjoy this book." - Warren Buffett
1 recommenderEssays in Persuasion
John Maynard Keynes
Source: "Reading [this author] will make you smarter about securities and markets." - Warren Buffett
1 recommenderSecurity Analysis
Benjamin Graham
Source: "A road map for investing that I have now been following for 57 years." - Warren Buffett
4 recommendersThe General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money
John Maynard Keynes
Source: "Talked about investment speculation and the propensity of people to speculate." - Warren Buffett
3 recommenders
FAQ
Can you give me some book recommendations for investing books that Warren Buffett would approve of?
Absolutely! There are many investing books Warren Buffett himself has recommended over the years. The Oracle of Omaha, as he's known, often shares his top book picks at Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings or through shareholder letters.
Which book that Buffett wrote would you suggest for someone looking to start their journey in investing?
Buffett wrote "The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America" which is a collection of his letters to shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. This book is a goldmine of information for someone looking to delve into the world of investing.
Can you tell me more about the services provided by Berkshire Hathaway?
Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate where Buffett is CEO, is involved in a variety of services across several sectors. These range from insurance and utilities to freight rail transportation and retail businesses. It also holds considerable stock in companies like Apple and Bank of America.
Would you happen to know a book recommended by Buffett that's written by someone named David?
Yes, in fact, Buffett has recommended "The Outsiders" by William N. Thorndike. This book details the extraordinary success of eight unconventional CEOs, including David Sokol of MidAmerican Energy, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
I heard Warren Buffett is associated with a stock screener tool. Could you provide more details?
Indeed, the "Warren Buffett Stock Screener" is a tool that applies the investment philosophy and criteria that Buffett uses when looking for companies to invest in. It provides helpful details for investors, from company ratings to financial data.
Are there any book recommendations courtesy of Amazon that I could get for a deeper look into Buffett's investing strategies?
Amazon has a great selection of books recommended by Buffett himself. These include "The Intelligent Investor" by Benjamin Graham and "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits" by Philip Fisher. Always remember, as Buffett puts it, "Reading is good" for honing your investing skills.
What is a good book to understand the business side of Berkshire Hathaway?
"Berkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders" is a great book that compiles all of Buffett's letters to his shareholders over the years. It offers invaluable insight into the business strategies and principles that have guided Berkshire Hathaway's success.
Are there any investing books that Buffett recommends for understanding the tech industry?
Interestingly, one of the books Buffett recommends for understanding the tech industry isn't an investing book. It’s "The Innovators" by Walter Isaacson, a book about the people who created the computer and the Internet.
Has Buffett ever recommended a book that discusses financial scandals, like the Enron incident for instance?
Yes, he has. Buffett recommended "The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron" by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind. This book provides a deep dive into one of the most infamous scandals in business history.
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