The American Tailwind was inspired by a quote from Warren Buffett: “I had great parents, I had good health, and I was born in the United States of America.” Part One dives into Warren Buffett's lineage and how it impacted the man he would become and the business he built. The authors expound on the teachings of Warren Buffett by attending the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder meetings in Omaha, Nebraska, over the last 18 consecutive years. The authors then relate the information learned from Warren Buffett to their upbringing and share the grit of their own family lineage. Part Two details the importance of honoring our American soldiers. The authors explore the leadership skills of Generals Washington, Grant, and Patton, along with sharing over 60 stories, over six generations, of American soldiers related to their employees and/or spouses. This book gives insights into what makes The United States of America an incredible country—through the sacrifice of brave men and women who have served our country, along with the grit of great parenting. The purpose of this book is not only to be a teaching tool for investing but also a reminder to the next generation of American resilience and to reflect upon the expression: “The best thing that happened to me today is that I woke up in the United States of America.” “It is beyond arrogance for American businesses or individuals to boast that they have ‘done it alone.' The tidy rows of simple white crosses at Normandy should shame those who make such claims.”—Warren Buffett. The proceeds of this book are dedicated to American veterans. A portion of the proceeds are dedicated to the Staff Sergeant Matthew Thompson Veterans Resource Center Scholarship Fund at Concordia University in Irvine, California. www.cui.edu/studentlife/veterans/ssg-matthew-thompson Another portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to various U.S. Military charities.