Rich Dad Poor Dad
April of 2022 marks a 25-year milestone for the personal finance classic Rich Dad Poor Dad that still ranks as the #1 Personal Finance book of all time. And although 25 years have passed since Rich Dad Poor Dad was first published, readers will find that very little in the book itself has changed — and for good reason. While so much in our world is changing a high speed, the lessons about money and the principles of Rich Dad Poor Dad haven’t changed. Today, as money continues to play a key role in our daily lives, the messages in Robert Kiyosaki’s international bestseller are more timely and more important than ever. Milestones While there is a milestone to commemorate — and a new section in the book on Why Milestones Are Important — preserving the integrity of the original content is testimony to the fact that this book has truly stood the test of time. The sidebars throughout the book (that were updated for the 20-year anniversary edition) have been updated again, but the core principles that parents and grandparents — those who embraced Robert’s story and messages 25 years ago — are sharing them with new generations who have found that its timeless wisdom and no-nonsense
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Robert Kiyosaki tells the story of his two fathers, his own broke schoolteacher father and his friend's wealthy entrepreneur father, and pulls money lessons from each about assets, debt, and ownership.
Rich Dad Poor Dad has been influential in personal finance but is also widely critiqued. The core ideas about assets vs. liabilities are sound, but specific recommendations (real estate, leverage) and the existence of the Rich Dad have been challenged. Many financial advisors recommend it as one input among many, not a complete plan.
Robert Kiyosaki has presented Rich Dad as a real person, though the existence of the specific mentor in the book has been disputed by journalists. Kiyosaki himself has said the book is best read as a parable about financial mindset rather than literal autobiography.
Rich Dad Poor Dad was written by Robert Kiyosaki, published in 1997 by Lulu Press, Inc..
Rich Dad Poor Dad is 241 pages in standard print editions, though page counts vary slightly between hardcover, paperback, and large-print formats.
At an average reading pace of about 250 words per minute, Rich Dad Poor Dad takes most readers 4 to 5 hours to finish.
Rich Dad Poor Dad is a standalone novel by Robert Kiyosaki, not part of a series.
Rich Dad Poor Dad is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.