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The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series Presenting Howard G. Buffett and Howard W. Buffett

The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series will feature Howard G. Buffett, philanthropist, farmer, businessman, son of Warren Buffett. He will be joined by Howard W. Buffett, lecturer at Columbia University and grandson of Warren Buffett, discussing the new book “40 Chances: Finding Hope in A Hungry World” (Simon & Schuster).

Below is a summary of the book, from the “40 Chances” website:

“40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World” is a new book that captures Howard’s journey. Beginning with his love for farming, we join him around the world as he seeks out new approaches to ease the suffering of so many. It is told in a unique format: 40 stories that will provide readers a compelling look at Howard’s lessons learned, ranging from his own backyard to some of the most difficult and dangerous places on Earth.

The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series will feature Howard G. Buffett, philanthropist, farmer, businessman, son of Warren Buffett, and Howard W. Buffett, lecturer at Columbia University and grandson of Warren Buffett, discussing the new book “40 Chances: Finding Hope in A Hungry World” (Simon & Schuster).

Event information
Date
Thu Oct 24, 2013
12:00pm - 1:30pm GMT+0000
Location
The Aspen Institute
1 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 700, Large Conference Room
Washington, DC, United States