Who wrote rich dad poor dad

Kiyosaki stated several times in Rich Dad Poor Dad that “this is a true story about my two dads.” And the book was published as non-fiction. So to find out that the character of Rich Dad is just that, a character, not a real person, sure puts his credibility in doubt.

Sharon L.Lechter (born January 12, 1954) is an American accountant, author, and businesswoman. She is the co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, and the founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization.

The book, written by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter, has reportedly sold more than 32 million copies in 40 languages across 40 countries since it was published in 2002. “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” is an allegorical story about Robert Kiyosaki and his two dads, and how growing up with them shaped his financial views.

The Book in Three Sentences

Rich Dad Poor Dad is about Robert Kiyosaki and his two dads—his real father (poor dad) and the father of his best friend (rich dad)—and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing.

Personal life. Kiyosaki was married to Kim Kiyosaki. Since 1994, the Kiyosakis have lived in Phoenix, Arizona. Robert and Kim were separated in 2017.

Richard Kimi’s Son Supports The Claim

Eventually, one journalist tracked down Alan Kimi, the son of Richard Kimi, who confirmed that his father was the basis for the Rich Dad character. But this didn’t convince everyone, and there’s still speculation that Rich Dad is made up.

Best known for a series of books called Rich Dad Poor Dad, Kiyosaki has built everlasting wealth through his lifelong journey of investing, speaking events, and real estate. The majority of his revenues come from his seminars conducted by individuals who pay to use the Rich Dad brand name for marketing reasons.

There you have it, Robert Kiyosaki did have a real life Rich Dad and his name was Richard Kimi. He even had the word “Rich” in his first name!