Renowned Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Giustra is set to release his memoir, The Money Dilemma: My Unlikely Path to Wealth, Philanthropy, and Peace, on November 3, 2026, through Page Two. The book candidly explores Giustra's realization that achieving wealth at age 39 did not bring contentment, and how committing to helping others ultimately provided a sense of purpose that money alone could not buy.
Giustra, a former Merrill Lynch broker and Yorkton Securities powerhouse, built some of the world's most significant gold companies and founded Lionsgate, the largest independent movie studio in Hollywood. The memoir traces his evolution from a high-stakes financier to a global philanthropic leader, shifting focus from getting to giving, consumption to compassion, and fame to family and friends.
“Money in itself is worthless. It's what you do with it. From having none at all, to having it all, to sharing it all, Frank's life goes through all the human raw emotions before finding purpose and meaning,” said Pierre Lassonde, mining entrepreneur and philanthropist, in a review of the book.
Giustra's philanthropic efforts include donating over $250 million to humanitarian initiatives, with a central focus on Acceso, the social business builder he launched in 2007 to combat global poverty through entrepreneurial solutions, particularly agribusiness ventures in Colombia, El Salvador, Haiti, and Guatemala. Through Acceso and the Giustra Foundations, he has advanced sustainable solutions to food insecurity, youth education, community development, and refugee resettlement.
“The world needs more people like Frank Giustra. He knows that real change requires more than generosity alone; it requires listening, showing up, and standing beside communities in moments that matter most,” said Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen.
In recounting his multifaceted life, Giustra implicitly challenges the ultra-rich to rethink the meaning and potential of their wealth. The memoir is described as a highly entertaining, warts-and-all account that turns gradually from getting to giving.
Giustra, a son of Italian immigrants to Canada, is CEO of the Fiore Group, a Member of the Order of Canada, an inductee of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, longtime Trustee and former Co-Chair of the International Crisis Group, and recipient of the inaugural Dalai Lama Humanitarian Award. Through Acceso and the Giustra Foundation, he has worked for over two decades supporting innovative, scalable solutions to global poverty and economic opportunity, partnering initially with President Bill Clinton and now through his own initiatives.
For more information about Frank Giustra and his work, visit FrankGiustra.com, Acceso.org, or GiustraFoundation.org.
