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Carol J. Loomis Books

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Carol J. Loomis is an American financial journalist and longtime writer and editor for Fortune magazine.

Known for: Tap Dancing to Work: Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966–2012

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Tap Dancing to Work: Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966–2012

Tap Dancing to Work: Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966–2012

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A collection of Fortune magazine articles written by or about Warren Buffett, compiled and edited by Carol J. Loomis. The book spans Buffett’s career from 1966 to 2012, offering insights into his investment philosophy, business decisions, and personal reflections. It provides a comprehensive look at Buffett’s evolution as an investor and thinker, as well as his influence on American business culture.

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The Birth of an Investor’s Mind

My earliest memories of Warren Buffett place him not in the splendid office towers he would later command, but in a modest, paper-strewn space in Omaha filled with company reports, ledgers, and a quiet intensity. In the 1960s, when most investors were chasing glamour stocks, Buffett preached a gospe...

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Berkshire Hathaway and the Making of a Philosophy

When Warren took control of Berkshire Hathaway, it was not the grand imperial move it seems in hindsight. The company was a struggling textile mill, a relic of a declining industry. But Buffett saw in it a platform, not a product—a corporate shell that could one day house a variety of businesses. He...

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About Carol J. Loomis

Carol J. Loomis is an American financial journalist and longtime writer and editor for Fortune magazine. She is known for her close professional relationship with Warren Buffett and her incisive coverage of business and finance over several decades.

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