Damn Right!: Behind the Scenes with Berkshire Hathaway Billionaire Charlie Munger

2000

Biography

by

Janet Lowe

The biography of billionaire entrepreneur and investor Charlie Munger. This book explores his early life and career in depth. It describes his evolution from lawyer to real estate developer, hedge fund manager, and eventually Warren Buffett’s trusted partner at Berkshire Hathaway. The book highlights Munger’s distinctive multidisciplinary thinking and examines his wide-ranging business interests beyond Berkshire.

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Jermaine's Notes

May 2025

Driven by a desire for independence. Real estate development led to Munger’s financial freedom. Good details on how Munger and Buffett structured their early partnerships (e.g., hedge funds). Charlie had numerous successful ventures outside of Berkshire. Read the 2000 hardcover.

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