43 pages • 1 hour read
Robert Kiyosaki, Sharon LechterRich Dad Poor Dad
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter contrasts the financial philosophies of Kiyosaki's "poor dad," his educated but financially struggling biological father, and his "rich dad," an uneducated but wealthy entrepreneur. The book imparts financial wisdom on income, assets, liabilities, and entrepreneurship to challenge conventional financial wisdom and promote financial independence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter offers engaging personal finance lessons through contrasting parental perspectives. Positively noted for its simple, motivational insights on financial literacy, it faces criticism for lacking concrete, practical advice. Some find it repetitive and overly anecdotal, yet it has substantially influenced readers' views on wealth building.
Who Should Read Rich Dad Poor Dad?
Rich Dad Poor Dad readers thrive on financial literacy and wealth-building insights. Suitable for those who also enjoy David Bach's The Automatic Millionaire and Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, they seek practical strategies for personal finance and investing, often aiming for long-term financial independence.