Alice Schroeder

Alice Schroeder is an American author, financial analyst, and biographer, who has written groundbreaking works about Warren Buffett, the renowned investor and businessman.

Schroeder grew up in a family of book lovers, with an adventurous mother and a father who was a professor and an avid reader. She started exploring the world of the stock market from an early age, studying companies and becoming very familiar with the theories and principles of investing by the time she was in elementary school.

After graduating from college, Schroeder started a career as a financial analyst, working for several large multinational firms, evaluating companies and investments. She soon rose to the level of vice president, developing a reputation as one of the top analysts in the financial industry.

It was her success in the financial world that led her to write her first book, “The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life” in 2008. The book is widely hailed as one of the best biographies of Buffett ever written. The book is an emotional and well-researched journey into the life and work of Buffett, from his childhood to his becoming one of the richest men in the world.

Schoeder’s account of Buffett's life is remarkably detailed, with an unprecedented level of access that few other Buffett biographers had ever been granted. Schroeder interviewed Buffett and many of the people close to him, giving readers an intimate look into the life of a true American icon. The book was met with rave reviews and became a runaway best-seller, establishing Schroeder as a preeminent biographer of prominent business figures.

Following the success of her first book, Schroeder released her second book, “The Inside Story of Warren Buffett's Billion-Dollar Empire” in 2014. The book explains how Buffett rose to fame as one of the richest and most famous businessmen in the world, and provides insights into his journey and his approach to money, investing, and life. The book also takes a look at some of the mistakes Buffett has made along the way, and the lessons he has learned from them.

With her two books, Schroeder has given readers an unparalleled look into the mind of a financial genius and an fascinating glimpse into the life of an American icon. Her meticulous research and detailed account of Buffett’s life has earned her the admiration of readers throughout the world, and her books have become well-thumbed references in classes on business and entrepreneurship.

Alice Schroeder is widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on Warren Buffett, and her books offer an inspiring and educational look into the life and work of one of the greatest investors in history.