Book Review: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki is one of the bestselling books of this generation and is now taught in business schools around the world. What makes it so special? The answer is undoubtedly Kiyosaki's unique writing style; the book not only offers financial advice, but also entertaining anecdotes about his childhood and the lessons he learnt from his real dad (his ‘poor dad') and a father figure (his ‘rich dad'). Kiyosaki is the founder of the Rich Dad Company, which provides personal finance education through books, films, games and workshops, teaching people the importance of entrepreneurship and escaping the ‘rat race'. This book review and analysis is perfect for: • Anyone wanting to understand more about active and passive income • Anyone looking to escape the ‘rat race'• Anyone who wants financial advice from a self-made millionaireAbout 50MINUTES.COM | BOOK REVIEWThe Book Review series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at anyone who is looking to learn from experts in their field without spending hours reading endless pages of information. Our reviews present a concise summary of the main points of each book, as well as providing context, different perspectives and concrete examples to illustrate the key concepts.