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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Warren Buffett OKs Book of His Gems: 20% of Sales to Charity Warren Buffett, one of the world's most famous and successful investors and CEOs, has granted permission to author/entrepreneur Mark Gavagan to publish "Gems from Warren Buffett - Wit and Wisdom from 34 Years of Letters to Shareholders" (http://www.gemsfrombuffett.com), a book based on decades of his iconic letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, provided 20% of sales (not just profits) are donated to the Glide.org charity. Mendham, NJ – August 15, 2012 – Warren Buffett has granted permission to publish "Gems from Warren Buffett - Wit and Wisdom from 34 Years of Letters to Shareholders," a book based on 34 years of his iconic letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, provided 20% of sales are donated to charity. Author/entrepreneur Mark Gavagan wrote the entire book on spec - meaning he completed the book while having no idea whether or not he would be granted permission to use excerpts from Mr. Buffett's letters, which are protected by copyright. The project was enormously time-consuming and could have resulted in an unpublishable book, had Mr. Buffett denied his permission. But according to Gavagan, it was a risk-free gamble: "The worst case scenario would have been countless hours spent consuming some of the most entertaining and educational business writing ever produced." Gavagan continues "I think part of what won Mr. Buffett over was that the book's content captures the essence of his letters in an entertaining and digestible format. It's not another in-depth biography or investment tutorial. It's a quick, fun read that conveys many of Mr. Buffett's wittiest and most insightful thoughts." Mr. Buffett granted permission for the book on the conditions that: (1) 20% of sales (not just profits) be donated to the Glide.org charity, which Mr. Buffett has personally supported in the past; and (2) the book's cover clarifies that Mr. Buffett did not write the book and that it is based on Mr. Buffett's copyrighted letters. Sales and charity donation figures will be updated regularly at the book's website. "Gems from Warren Buffet" is available in print or e-book ($13.95 / $6.99) through independent booksellers and the book's website. E-books are available for Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook and Apple iBooks. For more information about "Gems from Warren Buffett," please contact Mark Gavagan at 201-320-3208 or visit http://www.gemsfrombuffett.com. ###

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Warren Buffett OKs Book of His Gems: 20% of Sales to Charity Warren Buffett, one of the world's most famous and successful investors and CEOs, has granted Mendham, NJ resident Mark Gavagan permission to publish "Gems from Warren Buffett - Wit and Wisdom from 34 Years of Letters to Shareholders" (http://www.gemsfrombuffett.com), a book based on decades of his iconic letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, provided 20% of sales (not just profits) are donated to the Glide.org charity. Mendham, NJ – August 14, 2012 – Warren Buffett has granted permission to publish "Gems from Warren Buffett - Wit and Wisdom from 34 Years of Letters to Shareholders," a book based on 34 years of his iconic letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, provided 20% of sales (not just profits) are donated to charity. Mendham, NJ resident Mark Gavagan wrote the entire book on spec - meaning he completed the book while having no idea whether or not he would be granted permission to use excerpts from Mr. Buffett's letters, which are protected by copyright. The project was enormously time-consuming and could have resulted in an unpublishable book, had Mr. Buffett denied his permission. But according to Gavagan, it was a risk-free gamble: "The worst case scenario would have been countless hours spent consuming some of the most entertaining and educational business writing ever produced." Gavagan continues "I think part of what won Mr. Buffett over was that the book's content captures the essence of his letters in an entertaining and digestible format. It's not another in-depth biography or investment tutorial. It's a quick, fun read that conveys many of Mr. Buffett's wittiest and most insightful thoughts." Mr. Buffett granted permission for the book on the conditions that: (1) 20% of sales (not just profits) be donated to the Glide.org charity, which Mr. Buffett has personally supported in the past; and (2) the book's cover clarifies that Mr. Buffett did not write the book and that it is based on Mr. Buffett's copyrighted letters. Sales and charity donation figures will be updated regularly at the book's website. "Gems from Warren Buffet" is available in print or e-book ($13.95 / $6.99) through local booksellers Mendham Books, The Bookworm in Bernardsville and the book's website. E-books are available for Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook and Apple iBooks. For more information about "Gems from Warren Buffett," please contact Mark Gavagan at 201-320-3208 or visit http://www.gemsfrombuffett.com. ###

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Warren Buffett OKs Book of His Gems by Poughkeepsie Native Warren Buffett, one of the world's most famous and successful investors and CEOs, has granted permission to author/entrepreneur Mark Gavagan of Cole House LLC to publish "Gems from Warren Buffett - Wit and Wisdom from 34 Years of Letters to Shareholders" (http://www.gemsfrombuffett.com), a book based on decades of his iconic letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, provided 20% of sales (not just profits) are donated to the Glide.org charity. Mendham, NJ – August 14, 2012 – Warren Buffett has granted Mark Gavagan, a 1987 graduate of Roy C. Ketcham high school, permission to publish "Gems from Warren Buffett," a book based on 34 years of his iconic letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, provided 20% of sales are donated to charity. Gavagan wrote the entire book on spec - meaning he completed the book while having no idea whether or not he would be granted permission to use excerpts from Mr. Buffett's letters, which are protected by copyright. The project was enormously time-consuming and could have resulted in an unpublishable book, had Mr. Buffett denied his permission. But according to Gavagan, it was a risk-free gamble: "The worst case scenario would have been countless hours spent consuming some of the most entertaining and educational business writing ever produced." Gavagan continues "I think part of what won Mr. Buffett over was that the book's content captures the essence of his letters in an entertaining and digestible format. It's not another in-depth biography or investment tutorial. It's a quick, fun read that conveys many of Mr. Buffett's wittiest and most insightful thoughts." Mr. Buffett granted permission for the book on the conditions that: (1) 20% of sales (not just profits) be donated to the Glide.org charity, which Mr. Buffett has personally supported in the past; and (2) the book's cover clarifies that Mr. Buffett did not write the book and that it is based on Mr. Buffett's copyrighted letters. Sales and charity donation figures will be updated regularly at the book's website. "Gems from Warren Buffet" is available in print or e-book ($13.95 / $6.99) through independent booksellers and the book's website, http://www.gemsfrombuffett.com. E-books are available for Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook and Apple iBooks. For more information about "Gems from Warren Buffett," please contact Mark Gavagan at 201-320-3208 or visit http://www.gemsfrombuffett.com. ###

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Warren Buffett OKs Book of His Gems by UC Grad Warren Buffett, one of the world's most famous and successful investors and CEOs, has granted 1991 Utica College graduate Mark Gavagan permission to publish "Gems from Warren Buffett - Wit and Wisdom from 34 Years of Letters to Shareholders" (http://www.gemsfrombuffett.com), a book based on decades of his iconic letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, provided 20% of sales (not just profits) are donated to the Glide.org charity. Mendham, NJ – August 14, 2012 – Warren Buffett has granted Mark Gavagan, a 1991 graduate of Utica College, permission to publish "Gems from Warren Buffett - Wit and Wisdom from 34 Years of Letters to Shareholders," a book based on his iconic letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, provided 20% of sales are donated to charity. Gavagan wrote the entire book on spec - meaning he completed the book while having no idea whether or not he would be granted permission to use excerpts from Mr. Buffett's letters, which are protected by copyright. The project was enormously time-consuming and could have resulted in an unpublishable book, had Mr. Buffett denied his permission. But according to Gavagan, it was a risk-free gamble: "The worst case scenario would have been countless hours spent consuming some of the most entertaining and educational business writing ever produced." Gavagan continues "I think part of what won Mr. Buffett over was that the book's content captures the essence of his letters in an entertaining and digestible format. It's not another in-depth biography or investment tutorial. It's a quick, fun read that conveys many of Mr. Buffett's wittiest and most insightful thoughts." Mr. Buffett granted permission for the book on the conditions that: (1) 20% of sales (not just profits) be donated to the Glide.org charity, which Mr. Buffett has personally supported in the past; and (2) the book's cover clarifies that Mr. Buffett did not write the book and that it is based on Mr. Buffett's copyrighted letters. Sales and charity donation figures will be updated regularly at the book's website. "Gems from Warren Buffet" is available in print or e-book ($13.95 / $6.99) through independent booksellers and the book's website, http://www.gemsfrombuffett.com. E-books are available for Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook and Apple iBooks. For more information about "Gems from Warren Buffett," please contact Mark Gavagan at 201-320-3208 or visit http://www.gemsfrombuffett.com. ###

Author's Bio

(The term "author" is used loosely here, since most words in this book are Warren Buffett's and used with his permission.)

Mark Gavagan graduated from Utica College in upstate New York with a B.S. degree in Business-Economics.

He spent several years in corporate America, leaving in 1997 to become a professional day trader during the dot-com boom and bust. While trading was lucrative and exciting, it contrasts sharply with Warren Buffett's "buy and hold forever" philosophy.

Mark left trading in 2003 to strike out on his own as an entrepreneur. His father died shortly thereafter, prompting him to create two workbooks for helping families get their affairs in order (http://organizemyaffairs.com).

Mark also works with the global travel television program "Rudy Maxa's World" (http://maxa.tv) in distribution/ business development and operates ExplainIt Studios (http://explainitstudios.com), which creates videos for business websites, along with speech and presentation consulting.

Mark has written several screenplays and is gaining experience in standup comedy in New York City and New Jersey (partly because it's one of the most difficult yet effective places to learn about humor and communication).

Mark is an avid soccer player, as well as an advanced speaker at Toastmaster's International.

He's married to his lovely wife Kimberly. They live in Mendham, New Jersey with their two daughters, Audrey and Sophie.

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(The term "author" is used loosely here, since most words in this book are Warren Buffett's and used with his permission.) Mark Gavagan graduated from Utica College in upstate New York with a B.S. degree in Business-Economics. He spent several years in corporate America, leaving in 1997 to become a professional day trader during the dot-com boom and bust. While trading was lucrative and exciting, it contrasts sharply with Warren Buffett's "buy and hold forever" philosophy. Mark left trading in 2003 to strike out on his own as an entrepreneur. His father died shortly thereafter, prompting him to create two workbooks for helping families get their affairs in order (http://organizemyaffairs.com). Mark also works with the global travel program "Rudy Maxa's World" (http://maxa.tv)in distribution/ business development and operates ExplainIt Studios (http://explainitstudios.com), which creates videos for business websites along with speech and presentation consulting. Mark has written several screenplays and is gaining experience in standup comedy in New York City and New Jersey (partly because it's one of the most difficult yet effective places to learn about humor and communication). Mark is an avid soccer player, as well as an advanced speaker at Toastmaster's International. He's married to his lovely wife Kimberly. They live in Mendham, New Jersey with their two daughters, Audrey and Sophie.

Brief Description of the book

A lifetime of Warren Buffett's wit and wisdom in 122 pages.

This book isn't another investment tutorial or biography on Warren Buffett. Instead, it's a collection of 240 of his wittiest and most insightful thoughts ("gems"), culled from 34 years of his letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.

These gems lighten spirits with their humor, enlighten minds with their wisdom, and provide an interesting view into one of America's most successful CEOs.

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A lifetime of Warren Buffett's wit and wisdom in 122 pages. This book isn't another investment tutorial or biography on Warren Buffett. Instead, it's a collection of 240 of his wittiest and most insightful thoughts ("gems"), culled from 34 years of his letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. These gems lighten spirits with their humor, enlighten minds with their wisdom, and provide an interesting view into one of America's most successful CEOs.

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