As a more practical and realistic alternative to Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" I would highly recommend "The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas J. Stanley and W

As a more practical and realistic alternative to Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" I would highly recommend "The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko. While not as eye catching or sexy as some other "get rich quick" books, it offers a profile of the average millionaire using research and interviews by the authors. As somebody who grew up thinking that wealth equated to status (and vice versa), this book was eye opening!