A Biography of George J. Mecherle and a History of the State Farm Insurance Companies of Bloomington, Illinois
by Karl Schriftgiesser
Recommended by Warren Buffett
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Books Recommended by Warren Buffett and Most Recommended Books.
"By 1999 [State Farm] had amassed a tangible net worth exceeding that of all but four American businesses. If you want to read how this happened, get a copy of [this book]." - Warren Buffett
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