Book Reviews of Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

Robert Kiyosaki is a fraud with a documented history of lying about his background, his wealth, and his financial abilities. He advises readers to engage in illegal insider trading and tax fraud. Read http://www.johntreed.com/Kiyosaki.html for a pretty thorough debunking of his claims.

Interesting book and provides a different perspective on money. However it is your standard self help book with lots of stories that are supposed to motivate you but no real meat.

If you are worried about managing your financial future, then this book helps to put things in perspective. While there are many \"how to\" books, this one teaches you how to have your money work for you.

Very interesting book on how to think about the process of making money. Probably very different from what most people have been lead to believe.

Author's voice is engaging.

I have read this book and it has opened up my mind to gain a better understanding on how to gain my financial freedom. It just goes to show that a person does not need a college degree to become successful. Take Bill Gates, for example, he dropped out of Harvard. For those who are looking for a step by step outline on "how to become rich," then this book is not for you. This book helps people develope a strong mental foundation to prepare them for success. I truly recommend this book!

interesting yet frustrating. as always, it takes money (or time) to get the money train rolling.

Lots Of great information. All are reasonable solutions to reduce your debt and save money

What an excellent, clear explanation of how to make money work for you! I loved his comparison of how poor people think versus how rich people think. Throughout the book, this stark comparison made it obvious that initial sacrifice will have long term payoffs and confidence in the future, whereas instant gratification means long-term anxiety over the future. I wish this was required reading for all kids and parents.

This is really a great book to learn how to gain better control of our personal income and how we apply it to our lives. I also think that every child graduating from high school should have an opportunity to get involved with Robert Kiyosaki's teachings. It could make a difference in their futures.

Amazing eye opener! Didn't realize how much I needed to learn! Totally motivating.

a story about his financial trials and advise to get ahead. I liked it very much.

Excellent read! Quick and to the point - very savy financial advice.

Excellent book!

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Personal-finance author and lecturer Robert Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective through exposure to a pair of disparate influences: his own highly educated but fiscally unstable father, and the multimillionaire eighth-grade dropout father of his closest friend. The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his "poor dad" (whose weekly paychecks, while respectable, were never quite sufficient to meet family needs) pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his "rich dad" (that "the poor and the middle class work for money," but "the rich have money work for them"). Taking that message to heart, Kiyosaki was able to retire at 47. Rich Dad, Poor Dad, written with consultant and CPA Sharon L. Lechter, lays out his the philosophy behind his relationship with money. Although Kiyosaki can take a frustratingly long time to make his points, his book nonetheless compellingly advocates for the type of "financial literacy" that's never taught in schools. Based on the principle that income-generating assets always provide healthier bottom-line results than even the best of traditional jobs, it explains how those assets might be acquired so that the jobs can eventually be shed. --Howard Rothman

Excellent book, great ideas.

I was real excited about it in the begining, but in the end I didn't even finish the book. People are buying it like crazy still so he must be saying something right.

great book

Great book! You will gain a greater understanding of how to make money work for you, instead of just you working for money.

A must read for anyone concerned about the financial future of themselves, their children or their family. Valuable and practical information.

Personal-finance author and lecturer Robert Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective through exposure to a pair of disparate influences: his own highly educated but fiscally unstable father, and the multimillionaire eighth-grade dropout father of his closest friend. The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his "poor dad" (whose weekly paychecks, while respectable, were never quite sufficient to meet family needs) pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his "rich dad" (that "the poor and the middle class work for money," but "the rich have money work for them"). Taking that message to heart, Kiyosaki was able to retire at 47. Rich Dad, Poor Dad, written with consultant and CPA Sharon L. Lechter, lays out his the philosophy behind his relationship with money. Although Kiyosaki can take a frustratingly long time to make his points, his book nonetheless compellingly advocates for the type of "financial literacy" that's never taught in schools. Based on the principle that income-generating assets always provide healthier bottom-line results than even the best of traditional jobs, it explains how those assets might be acquired so that the jobs can eventually be shed.

Very well written and easy to understand direction on making money work for you.

Some controversy about the author, but an inspiring book whether fact or fiction.

I'm not rich yet but the book was fun amd entertaining!

Though this wasn't my cup of tea, exactly, I know it helped some very close friends of mine learn more about their finances. This book, however, is no Idiot's Guide; it's a little more complex.

awesome book!

this book is very successful! i say this because it does work it worked for a family of member of mine and now they can afford a house that is worth millions of dollars! i recommend this book to those who take advice wisely and go with it.

Garbage. Complete and utter garbage

"What the rich teach their kids about money-that the poor and middle class do not!"

This is an easy to read book with sound advice told in an acceptable manner.

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