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ANOTHER Contest: Win Warren Buffett’s New Biography

November 2nd, 2008 • Related • Filed Under


                                                         
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First: Money Movie Giveaway Round 5 Winner

Congratulations to GENE who is the winner of Round 5 of the Money Movie Giveaway for 2008. I will be contacting Gene via email so that he may pick which movie he would like to receive.

Second: ANOTHER Contest! (Now CLOSED)

I received a copy of they highly anticipated biography of Warren Buffett which is titled The Snowball: Warren Buffett and The Business of Life. What makes this book different from all the other books on Buffett (apart from requiring good health in order to lift the book - it’s HUGE) is that this is the first book that Warren Buffett has provided the author with personal access to him, his friends/family/colleagues and his files.

The book is 976 pages long - make no mistake, it’s a whopper. I’m going to give away a hardcover edition (lists for $39.95 CAD) to one lucky reader of this blog. How to enter? Same as always. Leave one comment on this post and that’s it! Very simple. (Bloggers can also earn an extra entry by promoting this contest on their own blogs.) Official rules below - Good luck everyone!

Rules

  • To enter, simply leave a comment on this post below (say anything you want, but anything offensive will be removed)
  • You must leave a comment before midnight of Friday November 7th, 2008
  • You can earn an extra entry if you have a valid “Gravatar” - a gravatar is a ‘globally recognized avatar’ which is basically just a photo you choose to associate with your identity. It can be an actual photo, or just a random picture - click here to sign up and for more information - it’s completely free and works on all sites with Gravatar support.
  • Bloggers can earn a further entry still by linking to this contest from their own blog to promote the contest
  • The contest is open to everyone, but for delivery locations outside of Canada, the recipient is responsible for shipping charges.
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  1. Comment by Brian on 2 November 2008:

    Wow. That’s a book I would like to read!

  2. Comment by Mike on 3 November 2008:

    books > movies :).

  3. Comment by Investoid on 3 November 2008:

    Sweet! Thanks Preet.

  4. Comment by Jordan Clark on 3 November 2008:

    Fingers crossed!

  5. Comment by Patricia on 3 November 2008:

    Would love to win this book, sounds like it would be a fascinating read.
    By the way when will you be publishing your next one?

  6. Comment by Million Dollar Journey on 3 November 2008:

    Count me in!

  7. Comment by Marianne O on 3 November 2008:

    Fun and educational — I’m in!

  8. Comment by Renate on 3 November 2008:

    This sounds interesting. Will you be giving a a summary of it?

  9. Comment by Bob on 3 November 2008:

    Sounds like an interesting read. Thanks.

  10. Comment by tom venner on 3 November 2008:

    Sign me up!

  11. Comment by karina on 3 November 2008:

    I like free stuff.

  12. Comment by Kirk on 3 November 2008:

    There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult.

    Warren Buffett

  13. Comment by Stocktrades on 3 November 2008:

    Anything about Mr. Buffet is interesting and educational, thanks for the opportunity to participate.

  14. Comment by Millionaireby45 on 3 November 2008:

    Love Buffet. I will definitely be reading this one.

  15. Comment by Xenko on 3 November 2008:

    *fingers crossed*

  16. Comment by JK on 3 November 2008:

    I’d love to read about Mr. Buffet, he seems to have a very pragmatic view on things.

  17. Comment by Patrick on 3 November 2008:


  18. Comment by Brett on 3 November 2008:

    Odds are 1/18 so far… not bad.
    :)

  19. Comment by HH on 3 November 2008:

    Please please please pick me!

  20. Comment by Aaron on 3 November 2008:

    Sign me up, please!

  21. Comment by walk on 3 November 2008:

    Enter me! Sounds like a decent book to read.

  22. Comment by Jesus on 3 November 2008:

    Count me in!

  23. Comment by David de Souza on 3 November 2008:

    Perfect timing!

    I have been wanting to get this book.

  24. Comment by 45free on 3 November 2008:

    mmmmm…..free stuff….

  25. Comment by Kenny on 3 November 2008:

    Count me in, too!

  26. Comment by Sean on 3 November 2008:

    Thanks for another great giveaway. Count me in.

  27. Comment by Gail Bebee on 3 November 2008:

    I’m sure we can all learn something that will make us a better investor by reading this authorized biography of the Oracle of Omaha. I can’t resist entering your book contest.

  28. Comment by Colleen on 3 November 2008:

    Hi Preet,
    I am a long time reader. Thanks much.

  29. Comment by Fauch on 3 November 2008:

    I wish Buffet would run for President.

    He would fix this mess.

    I would love to have the opportunity to own this book.

  30. Comment by Ryan on 3 November 2008:

    Count me in!

  31. Comment by Mike G on 3 November 2008:

    Thanks Preet.

  32. Comment by Preet on 4 November 2008:

    @Patricia - I’m working on two versions of a TFSA book - one for free and a more in-depth one for those who want more meat.

    @Renate - Unfortunately not at this time as I have a pile of other books I would like to go through first and I certainly won’t be able to read all 900+ pages before I give it away! :) I will buy another copy one day and read it to be sure. When that day comes I’d be happy to do a review.

  33. Comment by Tony J on 4 November 2008:

    I’d love to get my hands on that book!
    Thanks Preet

  34. Comment by Mark on 4 November 2008:

    Does Warren Buffet have a gravatar?

  35. Comment by How to Live in Canada on 4 November 2008:

    Thanks Preet. Count me in :)

  36. Pingback by Re-Thinking High Yield Fixed Income : WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com on 5 November 2008:

    [...] Don’t forget to enter the contest to win a copy of the first authorized biography of Warren Buffett - “The Snowball: Warren Buffett and The Business of Life”. Click here for details - free to enter! [...]

  37. Comment by Jordan on 5 November 2008:

    I need me some snowball! Hook me up Preet!

  38. Comment by Quick Lunar Cop on 5 November 2008:

    I love buffets! ;-) Count me in!

  39. Comment by Luc Richard on 5 November 2008:

    Please count me in. Keep up the great blogging

  40. Comment by Trevor Schofield on 5 November 2008:

    Looks like a great read.

  41. Comment by Andre on 5 November 2008:

    Hope I win

  42. Comment by Canadian Dream on 5 November 2008:

    Wow, that would keep me entertained for a few hours!

    Count me in.

    Tim

  43. Comment by Potato on 6 November 2008:

    I don’t usually read biographies, but I think I might make an exception for Buffet.

  44. Comment by Returns Reaper on 6 November 2008:

    I’m interested. Please sign me up. Thanks!

  45. Comment by Joe Dolan on 6 November 2008:

    I guess that’s why the xsb is handily outperforming the xbb so far in 2008. Preet, please enter me in the contest.

    All the best——Joe

  46. Comment by Linsy on 6 November 2008:

    I know a few people who would love to read this. Myself Included.

  47. Pingback by This and That: Stocks are cheap but could get even cheaper on 7 November 2008:

    [...] Warren Buffett is a great stock picker and a great businessman. The latter is the other reason for his success says Jason Zweig in The Wall Street Journal. Speaking of Buffett, Where Does All my Money Go? is giving away a copy of The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life. [...]

  48. Comment by Ron on 7 November 2008:

    According to latest issue of Forbes magazine (Oct. 27/08 - Forbes 400 list recalculated) Warren Buffett is now the richest American. He overtook Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates as the richest American by posting an $8-billion gain to $58 billion during the period from Aug. 29 to Oct. 1, the magazine said. Gates’ net worth declined $1.5 billion to $55.5 billion during the 33-day period. He had been No. 1 for 15 consecutive years.

    This is all the reason I need to read this book!

  49. Comment by Frog of Finance on 7 November 2008:

    I like free books. :o)

  50. Comment by Neil on 7 November 2008:

    Me too.

  51. Comment by sneeker on 7 November 2008:

    looks like a good read!

  52. Comment by Swati on 7 November 2008:

    I have a valid gravatar, but how do I access it here…

    Ah well. One entry!

  53. Comment by Joseph on 7 November 2008:

    I would love to read this book!
    And I love your blog, keep up with the great work! :-)

  54. Comment by Jeff on 7 November 2008:

    pick me pick me!

  55. Comment by julie on 7 November 2008:

    The quote I am using the most these days is from Mr. Buffet… “Be greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy”. I think the only other quote I use as much is from Wayne Gretzky… “I skate to where the puck is going to be”.

    Just found your blog through the Million Dollar Journey - it’s very cool and I will be back.

    Oh and I hope I win the book!! :)

  56. Comment by Carlos on 7 November 2008:

    Great Blog, keep it up

  57. Comment by Bruce Wayne on 7 November 2008:

    Great Book

  58. Comment by Cash Instinct on 7 November 2008:

    Buffett Buffett Buffett!

    Hope I win. (like if I didn’t read already so many books about him)

  59. Comment by Karen on 7 November 2008:

    i would love to win the book, and then pass it on…….

    k

  60. Comment by tony d on 7 November 2008:

    please count me in.
    btw, you’ve got clever marketing techniques.

  61. Comment by Matt Simms on 7 November 2008:

    Value investor #1

  62. Comment by William on 7 November 2008:

    Nice! Free book! I already own Alan Greenspan’s biography, so I might as well add to the collection of biographies of “notable elderly persons”

  63. Comment by Ron on 7 November 2008:

    Sign me up for the all you can read Buffet(t)

  64. Comment by Manisha on 7 November 2008:

    I’d like to win this book.

  65. Comment by Scott on 7 November 2008:

    Sounds like a great book. First time on your blog but I will definitely be back.

  66. Comment by Sods on 7 November 2008:

    Your blog is first in my RSS Feed I read. Keep up the good work! I enjoy your in depth analysis of different topics!

  67. Comment by Bill Gates on 7 November 2008:

    C’mon, Skipper. Don’t forget your Little Buddy!

  68. Comment by Lance on 8 November 2008:

    Hope I made it by the deadline!
    Thanks

  69. Comment by Rob on 8 November 2008:

    Sounds like a great prize–the man is an inspiration!

  70. Comment by Peter on 8 November 2008:

    Any book about Warren Buffett is worth reading. I can’t wait.

  71. Comment by Michael G.R. on 9 November 2008:

    That book is on my wishlist!

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