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Summary: One thing to read - Another to follow.
Review: There are a number of points in this book that are interesting, but a major aspect is overlooked. The fact that a number of Americans simply don't have the luxury of following the hints and advice that are contained in here.A large percentage of America is comprised of people who are barely making ends meet. These people don't have the ability to put money away, in any form, for a chance to make it big. The reasons are numerous, but the biggest problem is that they aren't afforded the chance to advance or get into something that would allow it. Take, for example, the veteran. Here is a person who has accumulated a vast amount of experience in a career path - let's say management. A veteran with 7 years personnel management in the army is not considered management material by very many places at all. And, if this person never had the time or opportunity to obtain a degree, they are stuck in a rut that will not allow them a way out. They apply for positions which they should be qualified for, because of their experience, only to be told that they don't have the proper education. When they try for a lower position that doesn't require the education, they are told that they're overqualified. As I said, there are a number of valid points presented in this book. However, they are points which can only be used by a small percentage of people who can afford the opportunity to take advantage of them, and not the vast numbers who need the chance to get ahead.
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Summary: A wake up call
Review: Altough the book over simplifies a few things on personal financing, and also makes a big effort on selling a few other Kiyosaki's products (the infomercial feel of the book mentioned on a prior review) it does make an easy and fast read, and it achieves its purpose both for Kiyosaki, makeing a profit, and for the reader, to whom it serves as a wake up call, it does a good job motivating readers into takeing an active hand on their finances and financial future giving a good amount of pointers as to how to do it.
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Summary: Anyone looking for a financial vision should read this book.
Review: I just finished reading Rich Dad Poor Dad for the 3rd time. I always find myself coming back to this book when the going gets tough and I need to stay with my financial plan. How many folks out there lately couldn't use a confidence boost these days? If you are looking for specific methods and processes to make money don't buy the book. However, if you are looking to understand the philosophy of investing successfully then this book is worth it's weight in gold. I have never been truly inspired by a book but I am ALWAYS inspired when I read this one. If I could give it 10 stars I would and as I write this review I am buying it for 2 of my friends as gifts.
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Summary: Inspiration writing book, but not easy to follow.
Review: I found the author is a very good seller. He wrote the book with pretty interesting tone...(He also mentioned why he choose the title "Rich Dad, Poor Dad...". He said it will get people's attention, which confirm that he's a good seller.). However, the content is quite far from realistic. Not many people can success like him. The story is too "in dream". But if you're bored about life, it's ok to read this book. Overall, I rate this book 3 stars.
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Summary: Finally!!
Review: Alas!! Finally, a book that expressed in simple and understandable words the evident: our children won't be able to survive these technological and sociological changes without the guidance of well-informed parents. Our education system has proven to be obsolete once and once again. Mr. Robert T. Kiyosaki nailed it!! Just as it is important to talk to our kids about drugs (or the streets will), it is vital to advice them financially (or the bankers and credit cards will). Finally, I have a structured instrument of learning the arid financial lingo that also helps me to pass it on to my children. An absolute must!
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Summary: This book will change your thinking about money!
Review: I read this book and most of the other books from him... They are all awesome! They are written in easy to undestand style and help you understand the true concepts of real wealth and passive income. Unlike so many Get Rich type books this book will not tell you to save every nickle and recycle plastic bags... It teaches you how to see ideas all around you and opens your eyes to make a real change! Since buying this book I have purchased 2 income propertys that are netting me a extra [...]a month (Passive income)and I have restructured our buisness.. It has also helped my put these same Ideas to my children and I have now stopped giving my kids allowance and they both (on there own) figured out buisness to earn income! My son is 14 and is now selling Glow stick necklaces both wholesale (passive inclome as you will understad in the book) and direct! He started this after me making him read the book! If you buy 1 self help book this year buy Rich Dad... His thinking style is quite diffrent from all the Get rich authors!
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Summary: Pity its only for yanks
Review: Excellent motivator! I read 'Cashflow Quadrant' (same author) and instead of spending money on alcohol and 'doodads' I started investing and saving money for my own home. Rich Dad Poor Dad is more of the same. Unfortunately, the information it provides on commerce, finance and investment is based on the system in the USA, which has not yet been instituted in the rest of the world (whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is beside the point...) Many of the ways that R. Kiyosaki suggests that a person can make money is not viable in many parts of the world, and only the general idea is relevant. If this were not so, if R. Kiyosaki wrote for a global community, then this book would have gotten five stars without a question.
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Summary: What a wonderful book!!
Review: This book generally makes you think: Self-Education or University degrees??? What can I do to become wealthy??? These are the sort of questions answered in this awesome book by Robert Kiyosaki. This book is especially for those whom have no idea about money and how it works. Its depth as far as ocean deep. It's easily read and eloquent. Read it now Period.
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Summary: A highly stimulating read.
Review: OK, you've read the editorials, and maybe some of the other reviews here. I have a comfortable income, but from a single source, and am starting my own business, and I found this book fascinating and very useful. The author believes understanding and education (not necessarily of the school variety) are key elements if one seriously wants to become wealthy: if you are looking for specific details on what to do, when and how, you will be disappointed. The book does not advocate one particular way to earn money, tho the author uses some examples from his own experience of buying real-estate. This book is not "Finance For Dummies". It doesn't even have an index. The book is part narrative: it tells the story of how the author learned from his rich "Dad". The rich Dad sounds like an excellent teacher, probably better than the author, whose writing style is a little flat. Being a teacher myself, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about how rich Dad taught his 2 "kids", and I agree with Kiyosaki's approach to learning and teaching. Not being a big business owner or high-flying investor, I cannot vouch for the financial details in the book. However, I think it does a great job of pointing out the fact that "financial literacy" is just as important and vital as "computer literacy": one is taught in school, the other isn't. It also does a great job of starting to teach me (hate math, no good with figures) about financial literacy: I appreciated the simple language and the diagrams (OK some of the narrative is a little hokey). The present economic climate has outgrown the old reality of "get a good education, a stable job with good benefits and you're all set." For me, it was a wake-up call. I immediately bought the other 2 in the series, and I want to try the game. I don't think this book is just a scam to get rich: if it was, I think Kiyosaki would have made sure his book is a success by spending a lot more on advertising than he actually did - almost nothing.
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Summary: Grasp future financial success.
Review: This book deals with the exploding myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich, challenging the belief that your house is an asset, defining once and for all an asset versus a liability and explaining what kids need to know about money for their future financial success. If you think you know everything about money you got another thing coming. A must read to understand the rules in which the rich people play. FinancialNeeds.com
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