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  • Title: Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money – That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
  • Author: Robert T. Kiyosaki
  • Narrator: Tim Wheeler
  • Length: 06:10:00
  • Version: Abridged
  • Release Date: 05/06/2012
  • Publisher: Brilliance Audio
  • Genre: Business & Economics, Personal Finance, Health & Wellness, Parenting
  • ISBN13: 9.78E+12
Greetings, fellow readers and listeners!
Picture this: I’m winding my way through the narrow, dusty roads of coastal Portugal, the Atlantic breeze sneaking through the cracked window of my rented Fiat, when I first hit play on *Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money – That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!* narrated by Tim Wheeler. The audiobook unfolds like a well-worn map, revealing paths to financial understanding I hadn’t considered before. As a travel writer, I’ve spent years chasing stories across continents, but Robert T. Kiyosaki’s classic felt like a journey inward—a personal expedition through the landscapes of money, mindset, and legacy.

It reminds me of a time when I was camped out in the Atacama Desert in Chile, the surreal expanse of sand and stars stretching endlessly before me, listening to García Márquez’s *One Hundred Years of Solitude*. That audiobook carried a warmth that matched the campfire glow, and I found a similar intimacy in *Rich Dad Poor Dad*. Kiyosaki’s lessons—delivered through Tim Wheeler’s steady, grounded narration—feel like they’re being shared by a mentor over a late-night coffee, the kind I’ve had with locals in Oaxaca as their grandmother spun tales under a flickering lantern. There’s a rhythm to Wheeler’s voice, a deliberate pacing that mirrors the oral storytelling traditions I’ve come to cherish, making this listening experience both engaging and oddly nostalgic.

The book itself is a revelation, a bold challenge to everything I thought I knew about money growing up in a working-class family in Queens. Kiyosaki, with his dual lens of the ‘rich dad’ and ‘poor dad,’ explodes myths I once held dear—like the idea that a high income guarantees wealth or that my childhood home was an asset. Instead, he redefines assets and liabilities with a clarity that hit me like the first sip of mezcal after a long day on the road: sharp, unexpected, and lingering. You can almost hear the gears shifting as he argues that financial education—not just hard work—is the key to freedom. It’s a message that resonates deeply with me, someone who’s seen how money moves differently in different corners of the world, from the bustling markets of Marrakech to the quiet barter systems of rural Brazil.

Wheeler’s narration elevates this journey. His tone is warm yet authoritative, like a seasoned guide pointing out landmarks you’d otherwise miss. At just over six hours, the audiobook never drags—each chapter feels like a pit stop, offering practical wisdom I could mull over as the Portuguese coastline blurred past. The audio quality is crisp, with no distracting flourishes, letting Kiyosaki’s ideas shine through. It’s the kind of performance that makes you forget you’re listening to a recording and not a live conversation.

The core of *Rich Dad Poor Dad* lies in its key themes: taking responsibility for your financial future, choosing struggles that build wealth, and rethinking what you value. Kiyosaki’s insistence that ‘your house is not an asset’ stopped me cold—I thought back to my parents’ pride in their modest rowhouse, only to realize it was a liability draining their savings. His call to teach kids about money, rather than relying on schools, struck a chord too. I’ve met families in remote villages who pass down practical skills—fishing, weaving, trading—that schools never touch, and Kiyosaki’s argument feels like an echo of that wisdom.

But it’s not all smooth sailing. The book leans heavily on anecdotes—Kiyosaki’s own contrasting father figures—which, while compelling, sometimes lack the hard data a skeptic might crave. As someone who’s dug into cultural histories for National Geographic, I occasionally wanted more evidence to back up his bold claims. And Wheeler, while excellent, doesn’t quite capture the irreverent edge Kiyosaki’s known for in print; the narration is a touch too polished for a message so rebellious. Still, these are minor quibbles in an audiobook experience that’s otherwise transformative.

Compared to other personal finance listens, *Rich Dad Poor Dad* stands apart. Where Jen Sincero’s *You Are a Badass* pumps you up with positivity, Kiyosaki takes a more pragmatic tack, urging you to question societal norms. Mark Manson’s *The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck* shares a similar irreverence, but focuses on life philosophy over dollars and cents. Kiyosaki’s work, with Wheeler’s narration, feels like a fireside chat tailored for anyone ready to rethink money—whether you’re a parent, an entrepreneur, or just a curious soul like me.

I’d recommend this audiobook to anyone who’s ever felt stuck in the grind, wondering why the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle never ends. It’s perfect for long drives, quiet evenings, or moments when you need a spark to rethink your path. If you can snag it as a free audiobook through a trial or library app, even better—there’s something poetic about gaining financial wisdom without spending a dime.

Listening to *Rich Dad Poor Dad* felt personal, like uncovering a hidden history of my own relationship with money. It brought back memories of haggling in markets, watching my dad count pennies at the kitchen table, and realizing how little I was taught about wealth beyond ‘work hard.’ Kiyosaki and Wheeler turned those fragments into a narrative I could hold onto—a story of empowerment that’s as much about mindset as it is about cash. For a travel writer used to chasing the next horizon, this audiobook was a reminder that the richest journeys sometimes happen within.

Until the next story unfolds,
Marcus Rivera