Known as “the Oracle,” Warren Buffett, one of the world’s wealthiest men, has led a unique and fascinating lifeIn many ways, Warren Buffett is not the typical billionaire, and his life sheds light on how his mind works, whether it’s business or in his everyday life All billionaires start somewhere, and Warren Buffett’s childhood in Nebraska paved the way for a bright futureBuffett always had an interest in stocks, and at only 11, bought six shares of a stock for himself and his sister. This future-focused mindset can also be seen in his work as a newspaper delivery boy, and purchase of a farm as a high schooler. This book explores his various financial pursuits, and how he always had a keen eye for business and saving. Buffett almost didn’t attend college, but his father insistedSometimes our parents do know best. Buffett wanted to focus on his businesses, but his father made him attend school. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and then went to Columbia Business School. It would prove to be a wise move and provide invaluable connections to the world Buffett wanted to be a part of. Buffett meets Benjamin GrahamAs a young man, Buffett followed the path of investor Benjamin Graham. He had attended Columbia when he found out Graham taught there, and once Buffett discovered that Graham was on the board of GEICO, he traveled to Washington D.C. to try and find him. Buffett ended up meeting GEICO’s vice president, and started a lifelong friendship. Buffett also connected with Graham, who refused to let Buffett work for him for free, and discouraged the eager young man from working on Wall Street. Buffett would soon end up working for Graham’s partnership. Buffett becomes a millionaire and returns to the newspaper businessSo, how did one of the world’s richest men achieve that distinction? It was initially because of his partnerships, and once he bought and transformed Berkshire Hathaway, it became what Buffett is known for. Today, the conglomerate owns GEICO and Fruit of the Loom entirely, and over 25% of Kraft Heinz. Since he was a child, Buffett always liked to have a variety of investments going at once. In the late 1970’s, Berkshire Hathaway bought Buffalo Evening News. In the 2000’s, the newspaper purchases ramped up and bought over 60 newspapers. From a delivery boy to a baron, Buffett epitomizes every paperboy’s dream. The love life of Warren Buffett is one of the most unique aspects of his lifeAround the time Buffett was meeting Ben Graham and making business connections, he married Susie Thompson in 1952, and together they would have three children. However, Susie’s love of music led her to San Francisco, leaving Buffett behind. They didn’t divorce, and would even go on vacations together and work with charitable organizations. It was Susie that introduced Buffett to Astrid Menks, who would become Warren’s romantic partner. Rather than split them apart, Astrid simply joined the couple, and they would even sign Christmas cards together. Not your typical billionaireWarren Buffett is not only known for his wealth, but for his activism for economical equality. He’s also not your typical billionaire, and rarely makes extravagant purchases. He doesn’t even use a smartphone. At age 86, he’s beaten prostate cancer and has made it a goal to give away his fortune before he dies. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about Warren Buffett’s business genius, but also about how he thinks and views life. He proves that a person doesn’t need to lose their soul to gain the world