Book Club Night Kit

Rich Dad, Poor Dad

Robert T. Kiyosaki

Cozy night

A short, conversational memoir-style money book about a boy in Hawaii learning from two very different father figures. It gets people talking about the money stories they grew up with, and hardly anyone leaves without a memory to share.

Come Talk Money Stories Over Kona Coffee

Bring your favorite mug and your first money memory for a slow evening of island comfort food and friendly talk about Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Stretchy pants recommended, judgment not included.

Reading level: Easy

Best for: Friends who want an honest, low-stakes chat about money, family, and dreams over something warm and filling.

Discussion

Warm-up

1.What's the first money memory you remember, like a piggy bank, an allowance, or a first paycheck, and how did it feel at the time?
2.Was there a phrase about money you heard over and over growing up, at the dinner table or in the car? Which one still pops into your head?

Digging in

1.The book is built around two father figures with very different ideas about money. Did either one remind you of someone who looked after you, and does that memory feel tender, funny, or complicated?
2.The author says fear and wanting things often steer our money choices. When have you felt money worry in your body, and what helped you feel calmer?
3.What does feeling 'safe' with money mean to you? A steady job, savings, time, or something else? Did the book shift that picture at all?
4.Part of the story is a kid learning outside the classroom. Who taught you something about life or work that school never did, and what would you tell them now?

Going deep

1.By the end of the book, which lesson made you feel hopeful and which made you feel a bit uneasy or left out? Why do you think it landed that way for you?
2.Looking back over the whole book, is there a small, kind step you'd like to take for your future self, or a money story you're ready to let go of? You don't have to share details, just how it feels.

On the table & to sip

To eat

Slow-Cooker Loco Moco Bar

A Hawaiian comfort classic (rice, hamburger patty, brown gravy, fried egg) that nods to the book's Hilo childhood. Make the gravy and patties ahead and let guests build their own bowls.

Spam Musubi

A cheap, homey island snack that feels like after-school food, which suits a book about kids learning to make a little go a long way. Easy to make in batches with a simple mold.

Butter Mochi Squares

A chewy, golden coconut bake from Hawaii that's pure indulgence. One pan, one bowl, and it tastes like a treat you earned.

To sip

Kona Coffee with Coconut Cream (no alcohol)

Local Big Island coffee made in a French press and topped with sweet coconut cream. Warm and unhurried, good for sitting and talking over.

Warm Pineapple-Ginger Cider (no alcohol)

Pineapple juice simmered with ginger, cinnamon, and a squeeze of lime. Island flavors in a mug, and friendly for everyone.

Hot Buttered Rum

A spiced, buttery nightcap with a splash of rum. It's a small indulgence, which feels right for a night about the gap between wanting and having.