The biography of Warren Buffett, one of the most respected people in the world, constitutes one of the most fascinating stories of financial success of our time. The book "The Snowball" offers a personal and complete review of his life and views, thanks to the unparalleled access author Alice Schroeder had to him and his close associates. The result is a biography that reveals the man behind the remarkable successes, a must-read for those wishing to understand the 'Oracle of Omaha'.