Reading Report

I plowed through three books this week; one for me, one for the kids, and one on CD. Of the three, I enjoyed the one for the kids the best. To learn more about how this reading report began, click here.

Rich Dad Poor Dad written by Robert T. Kiyosaki

This is a book about financial literacy and is unbelievably light and refreshing to read. The author believes that financial education is virtually ignored in school, and too often at home as well. His approach to finances is radical and has led him to great wealth. Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad has definitely caused me to rethink what I am teaching my children about money.

James and the Giant Peach written by Roald Dahl

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The vocabulary is amazing and the story is fantastical. Many children’s books can be boring to adults. Not so, with this one. It is filled with twists and turns and unbelievable circumstances.My kids hung on every word. Roald Dahl has also written Fantastic Mr. Fox and the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory books.

The Longest Trip Home: A Memoir written by John Grogan

This one I listed to on CD. It was read by the author, and he did an excellent job (not so with all authors). It is a memoir and begins with his early childhood. Much of the book focuses on his struggle with his Catholic faith and his relationship with his father. As a warning, some of the themes during his childhood years are inappropriate and he uses quite a bit of profanity. However, this is only true during his childhood years and the inclusion of these things serves to prove a point that he illustrates clearly further along in the book. Nevertheless, I thought that this book was insightful and moving. John Grogan  also wrote Marley & Me.