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The 5 best biography books of all time

The Snowball (Warren Buffett's Biography)

by Alice Schroeder

The Snowball by Alice Schroeder is the definitive biography of Warren Buffett, tracing how a numbers-obsessed kid from Omaha compounded small beginnings into extraordinary wealth and hard-won wisdom.

Trump: The Art of the Deal

by Donald J. Trump with Tony Schwartz

Trump: The Art of the Deal, by Donald J. Trump with Tony Schwartz, tells the story of how Donald Trump built his empire. And along the way, it asks a sharper question. What really makes deals succeed or fail?

Shoe Dog: The Story of Nike

by Phil Knight

"Shoe Dog" by Phil Knight is the raw, honest memoir of how Nike went from one man's crazy idea to a global empire worth billions.

Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's

by Ray Kroc

Grinding It Out by Ray Kroc is the story of a stubborn salesman who scaled one brilliant restaurant system into McDonald’s—and the hard lessons you can use.

Sam Walton: Made in America

by Sam Walton

Sam Walton’s Made in America explains how he grew Wal-Mart from one small-town experiment into a national powerhouse, using simple, repeatable habits that anyone can practice.

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Little Black Stretchy Pants

Chip Wilson

Little Black Stretchy Pants by Chip Wilson—founder of lululemon athletica—explains how obsessive product design and intentional culture powered growth, and how corporate governance missteps later tripped the company.