Warren Buffett is one of the most infamous investors in the history of US finance. The article, From U.S. to Africa, With a Fortune and a Tractor by Celia W. Dugger of the NY Times, delves into the life of one of the heir's to the Buffett fortune, Howard G. Buffett. His story is unlike William Hearst in that he has yet to completely step out from his father's immense shadow. He is known mainly by his philanthropy, which his parents have fostered since his youth. Howard Buffett's generosity transcends borders; he has donated generously to animal conservation, in particular with the rehabilitation of the cheetah population. He now plans to switch his focus to the rehabilitation of the human population in Africa by selling his animal reserve in South Africa.
Dugger's article does not exactly glorify Howard Buffett, but it definitely plays on the casual style of life that Buffett chooses to live. The casual conversation that Dugger's includes in the article highlights this Buffett's nonchalant attitude. A lot of detail was included about Buffett's tractor that he seems so proud of, and this only further reinforces the image that Dugger wishes to portray. Dugger's lead was very interestingly constructed; it began with one of Buffett's down-to-earth comments and by including the details about Buffett's old Land Cruiser, it painted a very interesting portrait of this rich philanthropist.
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