Thanks for the kind words, ValueMaven.
I am one of the authors of "University of Berkshire Hathaway"
As this thread has shown, this book has been somewhat controversial.
To some, like Merkel, there is no reason for such a book to exist--no matter how well executed.
But some very influential and informed thinkers in our field have found value in this book:
Jonathan Brandt, who has been onstage at the meeting asking questions to Buffett and Munger for the last 5 years, said:
"For 25 years, I have religiously read Daniel and Corey's annual commentaries about Berkshire Hathaway. I know of no keener observers on what has made Berkshire such a wonderful wealth-builder. You can't help but learn valuable lessons by reading this book.”
Jean-Marie Eveillard, a recipient of Morningstar's 'Fund Manager Lifetime Achievement Award’, said:
"This book is a true gem."
We have also sent copies to and received responses from two BRK board members:
"You have provided a wonderful service that I believe will have meaning long into the future."
"I have always enjoyed your notes about Berkshire. Your firm does a wonderful job of covering Berkshire in a very interesting way."
Since you are such an astute and free-thinking audience, I have uploaded the full book here (as a PDF attachment).
You can take a look at it and decide for yourself.
Best,
Daniel Pecaut
P.S. I was a longtime reader of Outstanding Investors Digest. I am still proud of being featured in that publication. If I can locate the issues discussed above, I will scan and upload them to this thread.
University_of_Berkshire_Hathaway_by_Daniel_Pecaut__Corey_Wrenn_Corner_of_Berkshire__Fairfax.pdf