Rating: 
Summary: Back in the top 20 again! Congrats RTK!
Review: It sure is great to see this great book back in the top 20 again (according to competent book ratings based on actuall books sold) Great to see that Americans appreciate an outstanding book and are willing to learn a new philosophy; to become autonomous.The late great Charles Givens used to tell us that we had to take control of our finances (a liner that has been copied by many other financial gurus) The first place to take control is with our number 1 financial asset-US. We are all incoming producing assets and it's about time that we get off our assets and take control ala Rich Dad as explained by RTK. Great book. This one is a must read and a must use book.
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Summary: Simply wonderful
Review: Rich Dad Poor Dad gave me the necessary kickin the pants to get off my butt, fire my boss (to truly appreciate the word boss spellit backwards=ssob) leave my j-o-b (which really stands for Just Over Broke) get started in a networkmarketing company and invest in real real estate. I h ave always wanted to do this. Mr. Kiyosaki brought it out of me. Rich Dad Poor Dad is simply wonderful http://www.myxango.com/platinumteam
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Summary: You Changed My Life...
Review: My life has changed after reading this book..
It was about 3 years ago when I first read
this book. And it changed my life forever..
I was about 18 years old, I have just graduated
from High school, and was in college trying
to find the answer to my life.
I wanted to become successful, but I didn't know
what success really meant.
Maybe becoming rich was, maybe feeling happy with
my girl friend, my family, my friends, doing
something what I like was.
I didn't know, so I was searching for it.
I thought about becoming a writer, I thought
about becoming a chiropractor, becoming an
athlete. People told me Money is "Evil", so don't even think about it. So I tried to ignore the money, only thought about happiness. But I found myself arguing with my girl friend about money,worrying about money. I had to make so called "Evil" money to do what I liked. Then I realized, money is important. Money makes us happy or unhappy. Money has power. when I read this book, I literally cried. Finding an answer in my life. This book doesn't teach you how to "make" money. It teaches you how to "think" like Rich. After 3 years, I'm at the age of 21, I never have to work for money again. Money works for me.
People who always try to find "How to" info. they never become successful, people who wants to know "how to" lose weight never lose weight. Before you "do", you must "be" first. Everything takes time, and courage. Becoming successful is simple, it's not easy but simple. You only need persistance. That's it. If you wanna become World Karate champion, you just have to practice 12 hrs a day, breaking few bones, few teeth, bleed like hell that's it. It's simple. But Can YOU Do IT? Ask yourself. Mr.Kiyosaki changed my life.
Rating: 
Summary: Mostly theory, soft on detail.
Review: The book was middling useful, for me. I read it all in one sitting, and got a fairly decent, motivational kick-in-the-pants from seeing how far "good enough" would get me, financially. I'm itching to make more money, now; I even got several ideas while reading (not directly from the book, though, unfortunately). The income/expense, asset/liability charts were the most useful learning tools of the book for me. So simple a child could understand - applying the quick sketches to my current sitation made my finances seem suddenly easier to manage (and multiply). After those visual tools, though, it all became maddeningly vague. Kiyosaki says he learned about money through "repetition," and apparently he thinks we should learn the same way. Every chapter could have been about a third as long if he'd only explained each subject once, and moved on. But even if he's not the greatest writer in the world, Kiyosaki has obviously made his theories work. Reading about how Kiyosaki could sell real estate he didn't even own yet, for thousands in profit, when he was broke ...was ...breathtaking. (I had to read that page twice to make sure I hadn't misunderstood!) The problem with this section of the book is that these are the only examples he gives using actual numbers to demonstrate how his business theories work. And the continuing examples give the impression that how he did it - how you get rich - is through investing thousands in real estate and stocks. Unfortunately, most people will take this at face value, and assume this is yet another investment book, and they don't have enough startup capital, whine whine whine. It's not. Critical reading skills, guys! (By the way... the "comic library" incident happened when he was NINE.) Stocks and real estate were just the only outright examples he gave. He doesn't mean them as a "How To..." - but as "I had ideas, you can too." But it's partly the fault of the author. He hinted at a LOT of great financial loopholes, but didn't actually TALK about any of them. For example, he shows you how a forming personal corporation will bypass some taxes, protect you from legal liabilities, etc. But he only mentions the phrase "C Corporation" once (the next, practical step) in passing, several chapters later. In order to get the most worth out of this book, you're going to have to catch those hooks he leaves dangling, and research them separately, before you can start making real progress. I suspect that's why he's published a ridiculous number of OTHER "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" books - so you'll keep hanging on his words waiting for him to hold your hand and explain it all in detail. While it seems like I have plenty of criticism, I'd like to repeat: This book *was* a bit useful for me. If you don't know much about finances, acquiring assets, etc. - or if you just feel unfulfilled by working your tail off for your boss's gain (and the government's) - then you'll probably benefit from buying this series. Just buy the "used" versions and save yourself some "employees" (bucks).
Rating: 
Summary: Simply Bad!
Review: This is simply a bad book. It contains almost nothing but the author's tall tales, and very little concrete information or advice. What little advice is offered tends to be bad! There are far better financial advice books out there. Try "Get a Financial Life", by Beth Kobliner, for some sound (if unglamorous)advice, for example.
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Summary: Value for Money
Review: While this book gives the formula to run any company and create inordinate riches for yourself, it is at such a basic level that even a 9 year old can read and grasp the contents.
Personally it has helped me a lot in achieving financial success in very short period of time.
I would also recommed to follow this book by Cash Quadrant and Real-Estate Riches from the same series.
Happy reading....
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Summary: Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Review: I am grateful that this man wants to share his knowledge.
And yes, of course, he is still working because he loves what he does. How many of the rest of us can say that?
I urge anyone to read his books. They are full of common sense education about money. We can all put it to good use.
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Summary: Yes---RDPD is still a best seller!
Review: I just came back from my favorite book store and was very happy to see that RDPD is now back in the top 20 for all best selling books in America and The World! RDPD had slipped to 24th place. Great to see that the American Dream is alive and well and that savvy Americans know the right place to go for competent wealth information. Thank you RTK for sharing the wealth.
Rating:
Summary: Very impressive!
Review: I have always contended that if you want to be wealthy, follow the advice of a wealthy person. Robert Kiyosaki did that by following the advice of his Rich Dad and has kindly and graciously passed those teachings along with his own experience on down to us. Thank you Robert. Great book.
Rating:
Summary: Disappointment
Review: I saw Oprah pushing this book on her show so I decided to check it out. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. Kiyosaki spends the first third of the book explaining the difference between an asset and a debit. At 40+ years old, I don't need that explained to me. Then the author went on and on about how he worked for his "rich dad" for free and the valuable lessons he learned about commitment and hard work. Finally we get to read Kiyosaki's real financial advice. At one point he relates how he helped his friend finance his childrens' college education. Kiyosaki advised him to sell his business and then he could further the kids' education.
I'm sorry - I got absolutely nothing out of this book. I was very disappointed and truthfully feel a little ripped-off. I'd give it zero stars, if I could.
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