Just a quick post to recommend two books. One is the Buffett: The Biography (Duckworth) By Roger Lowenstein. This biography gives an account of Buffett's life from when he was a child till he decides to give most of his wealth away after his death(to the Melinda and Bill Gates foundation). The second is The Intelligent Investor which is written by Buffett's mentor Benjamin Graham. Buffett himself recommends this book and it is in fact the foundation of his investment strategy. I think that if you read both of these books you will get a good insight of the man. The intelligent investor is more technical and explains investing strategies. Whilst his biography gives an insight as to how he implements these strategies and then evolves them further.