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Buffett foundation is the exclusive sponsor of 40 chances. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. Warren buffett and his son howard sat down with charlie rose of cbs this morning to talk in depth about the inspiration behind the younger buffetts new book 40 chances. Finding hope in a hungry world by buffett, howard g, buffet, howard w. Buffett share their ideas and thoughts on the current global food security challenges and present opportunities for all to participate in their pursuit to end global hunger. Finding hope in a hungry worldis a new book that captures howards journey. Buffett and 20,000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on getabstract.
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