Life Is What You Make It by Peter Buffett

Peter Buffett's book Life Is What You Make It: Autobiography of a Influential Composer and Philanthropist captures the remarkable life story of the renowned composer and philanthropist, Peter Buffett. In this unique autobiography, Buffett sketches out his life's path, from his early childhood to the present day. Focusing on the major milestones that have defined who he is today, Buffett shares insight and wisdom on taking control of your life and making positive change.

Peter Buffett was born into a privileged life, with his father being a successful investor and his mother a successful author and philanthropist. Growing up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Buffett was exposed to a variety of different people and cultures, learning valuable lessons about the human experience. Indeed, he attributes his early education to a strong family foundation of respect, love and understanding.

Buffett's passion for music began early, learning how to play the piano with the help of his father. Later on, this passion would evolve into a career, as Buffett become a successful composer, performing for film scores and television shows. Through his music, Buffett was able to capture and evoke emotion, something he finds fundamentally important for his compositions.

In addition to his music career, Buffett is a dedicated philanthropist, founding and spearheading numerous initiatives to reduce poverty and advance social justice. In 1992, in collaboration with his wife and former NBC anchor, Jennifer Buffett, he founded the NoVo Foundation, an organization that supports the education and empowerment of girls and young women. NoVo has gone on to do remarkable work, and it continues to be a force of good in the world. As well, Buffett supports a number of other charities and initiatives, including environmental organizations, animal charities, and economic equity organizations.

Throughout his life, Peter Buffett has sought to use his influence and privilege in a positive way. A fundamental pillar of his life has been to take up social justice causes and have a positive impact on the world. As his book details, Buffett believes that life is what we make it and that it is our job to strive to make the world a better place.

At its core, Life Is What You Make It is a story of hope, resilience, and the power of choice. By courageously recounting his own personal story, Buffett encourages us to take control of our lives and make the world a better place. It's an inspiring life story that is sure to inspire its readers to take charge of their lives and make a lasting difference.