Summary: The Snowball - Alice Schroeder

This work offers a summary of the book "THE SNOWBALL: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life" by Alice Schroeder.

Alice Schroeder is a full-time writer. She was previously a Wall Street analyst and managing director at Morgan Stanley. Ms. Schroeder is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.

In The Snowball, the author recounts a fascinating American success story of our time. Alice Schroeder offers us a complete and thorough biography of one of most respected men in the world, Warren Buffett.

This American icon has never told his full life story, but he has allowed Alice Schroeder open access to his life, struggles and triumphs. Lots of writers have already written on the subject of Buffett’s investing style. However, no one has moved beyond that to explore his real philosophy. The Snowball reveals his complex personality as well as the details of his life.

Based on interviews with Buffett himself as well as with friends, family members and business associates, this revealing biography gives an unprecedented look at the hidden life of the man known as "The Oracle of Omaha". A must read for all businesspeople.