The Making of an American Capitalist - Roger Lowenstein Buffett is probably the most famous value investor ever. Starting from scratch, simply by picking companies for investment, Warren Buffett has amassed through Berskhire Hathaway one of the largest fortunes of the 20th century. That awesome record has made him a cult figure. This illuminating biography reveals a man whose conscientiousness, integrity, and good humor exist alongside an odd emotional isolation. If you think that the investment world has entered a new paradigm, think again.
Value investing is as valid a proposition as it has always been.
This 1934 classic is probably what inspired Warren Buffett, who worked for a brief time under Benjamin Graham in his later years. Be warned, this book is long and technical. No pain, no gain. If value investing was effortless then everyone would do it and the opportunities for exceptional returns would be removed. If you prefer more of a layman's guide, then look at our next choice below.