Larry Cunningham's latest book on Warren Buffett coming soon

Few people have done a better job of chronicling Warren Buffett's illustrious career than Law Professor Lawrence Cunningham. Larry's forthcoming book Berkshire Beyond Buffett: The Enduring Value of Values tackles a critical question; namely, what happens after Warren goes to his eternal home. Cunningham argues that Berkshire Hathaway can not just survive but even thrive once Warren is off the scene:

In a comprehensive portrait of the distinct corporate culture that unites and sustains Berkshire's fifty direct subsidiaries, Lawrence A. Cunningham unearths the traits that assure the conglomerate's perpetual prosperity. Riveting stories recount each subsidiary's origins, triumphs, and journey to Berkshire and reveal the strategies managers use to generate economic value from intangible values, such as thrift, integrity, entrepreneurship, autonomy, and a sense of permanence.

I've read all of Larry's other Buffett books and have found each to be highly entertaining and informative. So I confidently recommend this one sight unseen.

Update: There is an interesting interview of Cunningham by Joan Heminway over at Business Law Prof Blawg. Highlight:

Q:  Care to give us a thumbnail sketch of the book’s outline?

A:  Sure. The opening chapters cover Berkshire’s origins and foundations, with surprises even for those most familiar with this terrain, including rich connections between Berkshire’s early acquisitions and the conglomerate today. While Berkshire appears vast, diverse, and sprawling, this synthesis of corporate culture shows instead a close-knit organization linked by discrete values. 

The middle chapters, the heart of the book, take a series of deep dives into fifty Berkshire subsidiaries to illuminate each of the traits and how they give Berkshire its identity and destiny. I was delighted that, when circulating the manuscript for comment among Berkshire devotees, even the most avid readers found new facts, fresh insights, and a whole new way of thinking not only about Berkshire but about Buffett. 

The closing chapters reflect on what Berkshire’s corporate culture means for Buffett’s legacy. They explore the elaborate succession plan at Berkshire, which most people misunderstand, and identify challenges Berkshire will face. I also draw specific lessons for investors, managers, and entrepreneurs who can benefit from Berkshire’s distinctive approach—lessons that business lawyers and policymakers will want to learn as well.