Rich Dad Poor Dad

Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter published Rich Dad Poor Dad in 1997 to challenge conventional wisdom about money. This 300-page work blends autobiography with parables to explain financial literacy and the path to independence. The narrative contrasts two father figures: Kiyosaki's biological dad, a highly educated man who struggled financially despite hard work, and his best friend's father, an entrepreneur who built wealth through smart investing. Kiyosaki uses these stories to argue that schools teach people to seek employment rather than build assets like real estate or businesses.[edit]