Rich Dad Poor Dad

Why I'd hand it to you

Robert Kiyosaki contrasts the money lessons of his own father, a well-educated government employee, with those of his friend's father, a businessman. The big idea is to buy assets that put money in your pocket rather than liabilities that take it out. For many people it is the first book that makes them think about money differently. And the honest side. Critics question whether the rich dad was a real person, the book is light on practical detail, and some of its ideas, like heavy leverage in real estate, carry real risk. Take the mindset and get the specifics elsewhere.

— Matt Jordan