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First Edition: 1997
First Plata Publishing Edition: March 2011
20th Anniversary Edition: April 2017
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Contents
Dedication
Acknowlegments
20 Years... 20/20 Hindsight
It Was 20 Years Ago Today...
Introduction
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Chapter One
Lesson 1: The Rich Don’t Work for Money
Study Session
Chapter Two
Lesson