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Summary: How to Get Rich
Review: The writing in this book is horrendous, but the information is great. It took me years to learn the basics of money as expounded in this book. It explodes many of the common myths. Learn why buying a house may not be a good investment; why cash flow is all important (see other book also); how to control capital to increase wealth. If you read the other books in this series, you will also find out that this author is more broadly based in values and concern for others than one might immediately understand from this book. Each of the books in this series has about the same amount of information that one might find in one to two chapters of a textbook, but the same information is given over and over and over and over. Get over it, there is good stuff in here and I wouldn't let the poor writing get you down. The price is worth the one to two chapters of material.
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Summary: Nonsense!
Review: My opinion of Kiyosaki has only dropped with time. I am now of the opinion that he is a total fraud and that any money he may have made is only from selling these books. The only good point Kiyosaki makes (indirectly) is that the public school system teaches [less] about finances. However, Kiyosaki's "solutions" are ridiculous. Kiyosaki mouths platitudes like: "Don't buy liabilities". Duh. Of course you're not going to buy liabilities. -and- "Your car is not an asset?" Oh really? Tell that to the individual who works two jobs that the ease of commuting that his car affords doesn't make it an asset. The "spend your money wisely" theme that Kiyosaki touches upon is much better researched and presented in the book "The Millionaire Next Door". Kiyosaki also makes things like real-estate investment and business building seem like endeavors one can do during the commercials while watching an episode of "Friends". Serious investing takes time, dedication and lots and lots of patience. It means combing through hundreds of real estate listings or plowing through voliminous 10-k statements. He mentions one-in-a-million investment opportunities, such as severely discounted properties, as if they were everyday occurrences. He never supports his claims that these opportunities even exist. Kiyosaki makes the reader believe that one can waltz into a foreclosure auction and pick up a one million dollar house for twenty bucks. There is a most indepth review with backup web links about Kiyosaki available on line. It is more than I could ever do (or ever care to do). It's a very long read, but it's very well-researched... I first read Kiyosaki when I was in college about 5 years ago. After reading his book, I mentioned his "points" to my successful small-business owning father. My father looked at me and said, "That's ridiculous." I didn't agree with him then. I do now.
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Summary: Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Review: If you are looking for a good investment book, then do not bother to try this one. This book is full of misleading information and at best lies. ...
However, if you are looking for a motivation book, then this is at best a below ok book. But, for people who dream of getting rich in the fast lane, this is a book for them, I guess.
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Summary: Fairy Tale
Review: This is a good fairy tale, nothing in this book is true. I will agree that after reading the book you will be motivated and encourage to do many things.
Haven't you ever heard, that if anything is to good to be true, than it probably is) Kiyosaki is rich, however only by us the consumer buying his fairy tale books.
I would recommend that you go to the library and check the book out instead of buying it. I would rate this book higher, but after reading and looking for information, Kiyosaki does not have any facts to go with his information about the book.
Amway is one of his major assests/backing. Did you know that he will give free speeches for Amway, however charges everyone else a fee.
If you look in the Smart Money Magazine, Feb 2003, they will tell you the same thing I trying to tell you. Kiyosaki is using someone else story and making money off of it.
No facts to back up his ventures, which is a big downer, ( I thought this guy was the real deal)
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Summary: Rich dad Poor Dad
Review: Some what dissatisfied with this book, the primary thesis is to become an independent business person. It did not present a balanced views of the risks.
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Summary: The Amway of Investment Books - VERY Dangerous!
Review: Do not waste your time with this charletan who comes from the Charles Givens, Wade Cook, Carleton Sheets mold. The only reason Kirosaki has best-selling books is because Amway leaders (mostly Dex Yager) pushed this book. Has dangerous advice (get rid of 401k, mutual funds bad) and give no specifics - mostly anecdotes and quick drawings - just like an Amway/Quixtar meeting. I should know, I was in the "business" for 4 years and when the leaders tell you to buy a book, the minions follow. My former upline has tried to push this book on me many times, calling it "revolutionary". I say check out John T. Reed's website for a real critique or read the Jan.2003 issue of SmartMoney for a good article on Mr. Kirosaki. The Millionaire Next Door is a much better intro into who the "rich" actually are and got that way.
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Summary: A Must Read Will Use Book!
Review: This book Is MSUT HAVE WILL USE BOOK, beacuse one you read the book you will use it in your everyday life and think of everything around you (money wise with a different light)
In the book Robert often says that "people have spent years in school but learned nothing about money, and is result people learn to work for money, but never make money work for them." When Robert refers to school in this way it was not to take away from school nor say don't go to school but educate parents who have children in school. In the book Robert also expresses that school is necessary but the parent must be a teacher also, the parent must teach the child about money and how to work with and for it to be successful because school doesn't teach you the proper tools to be rich. I agree with that because I attend school and all through my 12 years of school I have learned very little on how to make and save and just work with money, however I have been taught that you need a job for money, but I was not taught what to do with the money that I will be making from my job.
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Summary: Good Begining
Review: This book brought together my thoughts about money that I have been thinking about over the past few years. I highly recommend this book to anyone who thinks there is "another way" to supporting yourself in life. Like several of the other commenters, consider this book a good starting point. I am now motivated to read about setting up corporations and looking into real estate and stocks, one step at a time.
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Summary: Rich Dad Poor Dad
Review: This was one of the best book of the year! I read the book in two days! I have a degree in finance but this book gave me the education that I should have received!!! Rich Dad Poor Dad will teach you how to increase your passive income to exceed your expenses and ultimately release you from the rat race. It trains you to THINK! It teaches you to look at the financial aspect of everything. You'll be amazed at how much you can grow from this simple little book. I also recommend The Cash Flow Quadrant and The Millionaire Next Door.
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Summary: Great perspective on things
Review: This book presents many interesting ideas and facts on how the rich do things differently than most. The one downfall is that it doesn't really explain how to accomplish the things the rich do, but it does provide a list of good books that take care of the explinations. As a college student this book will hopefully get me off on the right foot prior to graduation and it is a must read for everyone. We can all benefit from this at least a little!
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