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Rich Dad Poor Dad

Bestseller: about 32 million copies (estimate)

3.5 out of 5, from 714 ratings from Hardcover readers

Robert Kiyosaki contrasts the money lessons of his own father with those of a friend's father, whom he calls his rich dad. He argues for financial education, owning assets and working for yourself rather than for a paycheck.

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First published
1997
Pace
Fast
Length
Medium
Pages
336
Format
Book 1 of 13 in Rich Dad

Read this if you want an easy, motivational introduction to thinking about money and assets.

Skip this if you need detailed, verifiable financial guidance rather than anecdotes and broad claims.

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What is Rich Dad Poor Dad about?
Robert Kiyosaki contrasts the money lessons of his own father with those of a friend's father, whom he calls his rich dad. He argues for financial education, owning assets and working for yourself rather than for a paycheck.
Who should read Rich Dad Poor Dad?
Read it if you want an easy, motivational introduction to thinking about money and assets. Skip it if you need detailed, verifiable financial guidance rather than anecdotes and broad claims.
How long and how fast is Rich Dad Poor Dad?
It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 336 pages, first published in 1997.
Does Rich Dad Poor Dad have content warnings?
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