Robert Kiyosaki, Sharon Lechter ​

Robert Toru Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter are co-authors of the best-selling book, "Rich Dad Poor Dad". Kiyosaki is an American businessman and author, best known for his renowned financial-literacy book, which has been translated into numerous languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide. Lechter is an entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker, who is recognized internationally as a financial education advocate and for her contribution in developing a new global standard for financial literacy.

Quick Facts ​

• Co-wrote the best-selling book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad".
• Have books translated into 51 languages.
• Sold over 32 million copies of their books in over 100 countries.
• Pioneers in educating the world about financial education.
• Their books are based on self-help, personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate.
• Robert Kiyosaki was included in the Forbes list of the richest people in the United States.

Background ​

Kiyosaki was born in 1947 in Hilo, Hawaii. He served as a helicopter gunship pilot during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he followed in his father's footsteps by attending the United States Merchant Marine Academy in New York. He later pursued an MBA from the University of Hawaii. In 1985, he co-founded an international education company that taught business and investing. However, he is most known for his book Rich Dad Poor Dad, which he co-authored with Sharon Lechter in 1997. Lechter, an accountant and real estate investor, was born in 1954 in Florida. She holds a degree in Accounting from Florida State University. Apart from working with Kiyosaki, she is also praised for her educational work in financial literacy. Their joint venture in authoring Rich Dad Poor Dad preached financial independence through investing in assets, real estate, owning businesses, and using finance protection tactics. Their book became a bestseller and led to a series of related books continuing in this theme.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Kiyosaki and Lechter's writings are praised for their direct, simple language and use of personal anecdotes, which makes the complex world of finance and investing accessible to every reader. They emphasize the importance of financial education, challenging the conventional wisdom that you need to have a high income to become rich. Their use of real-world examples provides practical steps for people to increase their financial intelligence. Their work has had significant impact globally, spurring a generation to challenge their views about money and investment.

Notable Works ​

• Rich Dad Poor Dad (1997)
• Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom (1999)
• Rich Dad's Guide to Investing: What the Rich Invest in, That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not! (2000)
• Rich Dad's Prophecy: Why the Biggest Stock Market Crash in History Is Still Coming...And How You Can Prepare Yourself and Profit from It! (2002)
• Why We Want You to Be Rich: Two Men – One Message (2006, co-written with Donald Trump)
• The Business of the 21st Century (2010)