"Warren Buffett's life has been a source of myth, with layers of detail and personal anecdotes that have added layers of myth to his legend. Alice Schroeder's book, ""The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life,"" offers an extensive look at Buffett's life, with his significant assistance, and provides insight into both his self-image and his particular way of analyzing situations. It also sheds light on his peculiar habits in developing relationships with family and close friends over the years, and provides a glimpse into how his finely honed moral compass has evolved."