III - BOOKS Related to BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY subsidiaries and main stock holdings

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1) Books related to Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries:

 

"Colossus in Clay: Ackme Brick Company. The Story Of The Largest American-owned Brickmaker " by Edwin E. Lehr, 288 pages, 09/1998. ISBN: 1-57864-040-7

 

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"Exterior Style: Inspiring Color Ideas and Expert Painting Advice" by Benjamin Moore & Co. Bulfinch, 128 pages, 09/2003.

 BONUS : More in BRKNEWS here

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"From Butler to Buffett: The Story Behind the Buffalo News" by Murray B. Light. Knopf. Prometheus Books, 422 pages, 04/2004.

Foreword by Warren Buffett.

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"Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. A saga of courage" by Stanton Seabury. New York, Newcomen Society in North America, 22 pages, 1962.

This book is the transcript of a speech given during a "Business diner" by Seabury Stanton, President of Berkshire Hathaway, in November 1961. It describes the history of Berkshire Hathaway before Warren Buffett bought the company.

Sorry no link. Alas, this small book is very difficult to locate. Try here. You can also buy a Pdf copy of it here. ;-)


 

"First a Dream : Clayton's story of growing up during the Depression." by Jim Clayton. FSB Press, 440 pages, 12/2002.

Jim Clayton, President and founder of Clayton Homes.

Warren Buffett comments during the 2003 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting: "He'd written a nice inscription. I said to the students that I was an admirer of Jim's." "If you read Jim Clayton's book, he tells about the first home he sold [when working for someone else] and all of the funny business and gaming of the financing." extracted from here

 BONUS: here and there

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"A Model of Business Success : GEICO CORPORATION" by Richard M. Rockwood. 113 pages, 2002. Self- Published.

Richard Rockwood, who is the webmaster of the website focusinvestor.com, well explains, in this small book, the success story of the direct US insurer : GEICO (now wholy owned by Berkshire Hathaway).

Buy this book on paperback or in a digital version (not printable) at focusinvestor.com


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"Financial Shenanigans : How to Detect Accounting Gimmicks & Fraud in Financial Reports" by Howard Schilit. McGraw-Hill Trade. 304 pages, 0/2010 3d edition (2nd edition 2002 cover).

Book recommended by Lou Simpson - 2002 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting Festivities [Thanks to "Freggel" for asking to Lou Simpson ;-)]

 BONUS 1: Website : Center for Financial Research & Analysis (CFRA)

 BONUS 2: Book reviews : Number 1 and Number 2 

 BONUS 3: Various links : Number 1 and Number 2


 

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"What I Learned Before I Sold to Warren Buffett: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Developing a Highly Successful Company" by Barnett Helzberg. John Wiley & Sons, 224 pages, 03/2003.

Barnett Helzberg Jr, President and founder of Helzberg Diamonds.

"Your book is terrific"- Warren Buffett

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"I Am Loved (True Stories of True Love from People Like You)" by Rich Davis (Editor), Barnett Helzberg (Editor). Addax Pub Group, 300 pages, 10/2001.

Barnett Helzberg Jr, President and founder of Helzberg Diamonds.

 BONUS 1: Website of the book here ; Website of the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program here

 BONUS 2:  Barnett Helzberg Jr article here ; Biography.

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"Santa's Gift: True Stories of Courage, Humor, Hope and Love" by Jeffrey W. Comment with reflections by Sir Elton John, Warren Buffett,.... John Wiley & Sons, 224 pages, 09/2002.

Jeff Comment (1944 - 2004), was Chairman and CEO of Helzberg Diamonds.

"In his Santa activities, Jeff has redefined ‘family,’ embracing all children as if they were his own. His stories about those children will inspire you as they have me." - Warren Buffett (from the back cover of the book)

Note: "All of the Author Proceeds will be donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation"

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"How to Build a Business Warren Buffett Would Buy: The R. C. Willey Story" by Jeff Benedict. Shadow Mountain, 192 pages, 04/2009.

 

 

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"See's Famous Old Time Candies: A Sweet Story" by Margaret Moos Pick. Chronicle Books, 96 pages, 12/2005.

Preface by Warren Buffett and introduction by Charles N. Huggins.

 BONUS : More in BRKNEWS here

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"Shaw Industries: A History" by Randall L. Patton. University of Georgia Press, 224 pages, 12/2002.

 

 BONUS: here

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"The Pampered Chef : The Story Behind the Creation of One of Today's Most Beloved Companies" by Doris Christopher. Currency, 256 pages, 07/2005.

Doris Christopher, President and founder of The Pampered Chef, Ltd.

 BONUS : The foreword by Warren Buffett can be read here

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"Come to the Table: A Celebration of Family Life" by Doris Christopher. Warner Books, 193 pages, 11/1999. ISBN : 044652428X

Doris Christopher, President and founder of The Pampered Chef, Ltd.

 BONUS 1: Website of the book here ; Press release here

 BONUS 2: A great article here

 BONUS 3: Various links: Number 1 , Number 2 , Number 3, and Number 4 .

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"The Wisdom Of Ginsu: Carve Yourself A Piece Of The American Dream" by Barry Becher, Edward Valenti (Kindle Link) More here


 

 

2) Books related to Berkshire Hathaway main stock holdings:

 

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"I'd Like the World to Buy a Coke: The Life and Leadership of Roberto Goizueta" by David Greising. Wiley, 334 pages, 05/1999.

 BONUS : More in BRKNEWS here

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"The Real Thing : Truth and Power at the Coca-Cola Company" by Constance L. Hays. Random House, 416 pages, 02/2004.

 BONUS : More in BRKNEWS here

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"American Express: The Unofficial History of the People Who Built the Great Financial Empire" by Peter Z. Grossman. Random House Value Publishing, 389 pages, 06/1987.

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The book recommended by Warren Buffett is available here

"The Pillars of the Post: The Making of a News Empire in Washington" by Howard Bray. 308 pages, 05/1984.

 

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"Katharine Graham's Washington" by Katharine Graham (Editor). Knopf, 624 pages, 10/2002.

 BONUS : More in BRKNEWS here

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"Katharine Graham : The Leadership Journey of an American Icon" by Robin Gerber. 272 pages, 10/2005.

 BONUS : More in BRKNEWS here

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Also : "All the President's Men" by Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein (Kindle Link) (BRKNEWS follow up here)


 

 

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