The Secrets About Money--That You Don't Learn in School!
August 1, 2004
Teenage capitalists may want to cash in on Rich Dad, Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets About Money That You Don't Learn in School! by Robert Kiyosaki, with Sharon Lechter. Pitching the ideas from his adult bestseller Rich Dad, Poor Dad to a younger crowd, Kiyosaki recounts his youth and explains the origins of the book's title by contrasting his own "poor" father with his best friend's entrepreneurial "rich" father. "My dad seemed comfortable with his decision to be a have-not, ' but I knew that I wasn't." Kiyosaki encourages teenagers to analyze their learning style, offers moneymaking ideas and describes debt-related pitfalls. (Aug.) .
March 1, 2005
Gr 6 Up -Kiyosaki, a bestselling author for adults, has specifically targeted teens in his attempt to promote his philosophy. What makes this book unique is his approach to how he thinks about accumulating wealth and about having money work for the earner. "Poor Dad" accepts the notion that he will never be rich and thinks that "money doesn't matter." "Rich Dad" thinks that "money is power." Teens are encouraged to be creative in developing ways to earn cash and to limit spending. A chapter on identifying individual strengths and learning styles while developing a financial IQ on the path to financial freedom is a lesson for any age. Sidebars and quizzes promote individual ideas and concepts. Teens will be attracted by the notion of playing games to learn more about acquiring assets and managing money. The glossary clearly explains financial terms. An entertaining and informative book." -Kathleen A. Nester, Downingtown High Ninth Grade Center, PA"
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