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Summary: Workers of the World Unite
Review: Kiyosaki is a financial chef who cooks up receipe after receipe in the hopes of attaining vast monetary wealth. The thing to remeber while reading this fine book is that the sum is worth more than the parts. Some of his ideas, mainly those pertaining to real estate investment are solid while his forays into the Dot.Com jungle are less successful. His adherance to the principle of multipe streams of income is where his true talent lies; spread yourself thin, take the risk and reap the reward.The final section of the book in which Kiyosaki hypothesizes that Marxism is going to become revitalized due to the internet is surprisingly compelling. Workers of the world, it would seem, ARE able to unite and throw off their chains, thanks to the unforseen powers of the web. You yourself may be a "millenium communist" without even knowing it, simply by the ways in which you surf the net.
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Summary: Don't cheat yourself--BUY THE BOOK
Review: I purchased the book as a result of seeing the author on Oprah on Apr. 28th. I sat in the parking lot and read half of the book before I even got home. I have read some of the negative reviews and I would like you to know that in some parts I agree with them, However, I feel the book has great information inspite of those criticisms. Definitely buy the book. If you don't like how he completes some of his transactions, then you don't have to do that but don't cheat yourself of the good, practical information he has to share. The book definitely opened my mind and changed my mindset with respect to money, If for no other reason the book was worth it. I have been in the process of educating myself about money/finance prior to hearing of Mr. Kiyosaki and this book helped to bring into perspective some of the principals I have been reading about. The book is an easy read and it does not boggle the mind with difficult to understand financial concepts. A beginner would not be overwhelmed. A book definitely worth the price. Happy Reading!
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Summary: Entrepreneurial pastor raves about Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Review: I'm an entrepreneurial pastor in California and I am overjoyed about what Robert Kiyosaki has written. Some of the things he talks about I have even used in my sermons. The thing that struck me most was leaving a legacy. The Bible even says that "a good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children." Proverbs 13:22. It's great to see a secular book bring this point out. I have used this book to talk with my own son about leaving a legacy for his grandchildren. Believe it or not, he's only 13. I don't think it's to early to start teaching him about his role in the prosperity of our family. Best of success to all of you who decide to read this wonderful book. pastorcedric@earthlink.net
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Summary: The Rules Are Simple
Review: The rules are simple but good. We've all heard most of them before - somewhere. The commom sense strategies are there for parents as well as the kids. So what if it's basic? Sometimes we need to be told something we may have heard before but may have forgotten. We also like another simple book on basic general parenting ideas, Mommy-CEO (Constantly Evaluating Others) 5 Golden Rules, by Jodie Lynn. Both books have guidelines we'll surely remember hearing about, and if not, great for those who are about to embark upon money - and parenting. These books will make it easy to shed light on the challenges parents face today and tomorrow.
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Summary: Changing your entire mindset
Review: I would give this book ten stars if I could. Buy it and also Cashflow Quadrant. These two books don't give you a lot of practical tips on how to make money quickly. But they will change completely--I mean thoroughly--the way you look at money. I am getting a PhD, but I've never been taught to look at money this way. My wife and I used to get mad at each other--even with mutual threats of divorce--about money. But after reading just Rich Dad, Poor Dad, I've stopped arguing with her, and our relationship has improved significantly. Buy it as well as Cashflow Quadrant now. Don't wait any longer. You don't need to read any more reviews.
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Summary: Rich Writer Poor Reader
Review: I bought this book based on the glowing reviews it received here at Amazon[.com] and have found it disappointing. As one reader mentioned, the book reads like an advertisement for the author's other products. His tone is that of a used car salesman who keeps repeating the same points over and over in the hope the reader might be persuaded by bombardment rather than fact. The examples he gives are all personal anecdotes which are quaint but not convincing. There are no secrets , and the common sense tips given are in the main cliché. Don't be fooled by the other reviews, methinks they are not all what they appear. Look how many of them, like the book, advertise other products by Kiyosaki. The book has given me the motivation to study further into stocks and trading, but this book will not serve as a reference in my future financial plans. Don't be fooled, don't buy the book. Also check out the voting on reviews of this book - look at how many unhelpful votes the lower star reviews get. I haven't seen that happen on any other book. Is there some manipulation going on here?
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Summary: Very Satisfied
Review: Rich Dad, Poor Dad has changed the way that I have looked at my personal spending habits and how I will invest in the future. I especially likes how the book does not shove a product down your throat but stresses that educating yourself is your number one asset. My wife and I were in the process of planning to add on to our house but after reading the book we decided against and determined we don't need more room to clutter. Since reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad, I have met with my broker and have been studing real estate investments ( which is a strong interest of mine). I highly recommend this book and his second book " The Cashflow Quadrant" to anyone who wants to get a boost to a successful future.
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Summary: Good start for most anyone
Review: In college I studied biology and psychology. I have no background in business and/or investing. I have developed an incurable interest in learning about this facet of life though. I found this book very enjoyable. Although what the author has to offer the reader is not rocket science...deep down I think we all know everything that he has to say BUT...the book is a fabulous summary. It provides easy and entertaining reading. It serves well as a "pep rally" to get yourself in line for a beginning in investments. Although I am sure I will never be the multimillionaire that the author is, it is refreshing to be reminded that we all have the potential and being ready for an opportunity is what makes the difference. Live within your means and invest a little bit at a time.
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Summary: Extremes
Review: There are some very interesting points raised by Mr Kiyosaki in this and his other books. They have certainly given me a different perspective on the subject of money. However, Mr Kiyosaki would have been very well advised to spend some money on employing a ghost writer and/or a proper editor. It is a matter of regret that 90% of this book is repetitive, rambling and boring. He has a valid point when he criticises traditional education for not properly teaching money management, but it does at least attempt to teach people how to write properly, something Mr Kiyosaki unfortunately cannot do. That is not meant to knock him - few people have the ability to write a book unaided. I cannot help but think of Mr Kiyosaki's own comments about people in the "E" quadrant who lose out because they simply have to do everything themselves instead of paying somebody else to, somebody who can do it a lot better: the characteristic of a true "B"! Because of the poor writing I believe this book, and his others, in spite of their good points, will not stand the test of time. Nevertheless, the 10% that is interesting makes the book worth reading, just.
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Summary: Great Beginners Book
Review: This book is a great easy read and helps everyone realize they should be learning how the rich got rich, and stay rich. Good first step into how too invest -- but this is just the beginning of a learning journey into the financial world. So of course the book doesn't go into exact detail how or where to invest ... there's a lot more too learn which they teach in their game Cashflow 101.
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