Introduction and Prologue Summary and Analysis

Cunningham selects and compiles Warren Buffett's writings that illustrate his modest, self-effacing, gracious, and considerate manner as a successful billion-dollar manager. Together with his partner, Charlie Munger, they build Berkshire from humble roots as a textile company to the $70 billion dollar holding company in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett's hometown. Lawrence A. Cunningham compiles the essays and writes the Introduction to "The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America." Content of this book is the core of a symposium and standard text for Cunningham's course in business practices at Cardozo School of Law and other law and business schools. The original conference is attended by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. They are both available in the front row to answer questions from the other attendees. Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger are Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively of Berkshire Hathaway...