Frank Giustra, the Canadian entrepreneur who built a fortune in mining and entertainment, is set to release a memoir that challenges conventional notions of wealth. The Money Dilemma: My Unlikely Path to Wealth, Philanthropy, and Peace, scheduled for publication on November 3, 2026, through Page Two, chronicles Giustra's journey from a high-stakes financier to a global philanthropic leader.
Giustra, who founded Lionsgate, the largest independent movie studio in Hollywood, and built some of the world's most significant gold companies, achieved his lifelong dream of getting rich by age 39—only to find that money did not bring contentment. The memoir details his evolution from focusing on personal gain to dedicating his resources to helping others, a shift that he says provided a level of peace that wealth alone could not.
According to the book's description, Giustra has donated over $250 million to humanitarian initiatives. Central to his philanthropic efforts is Acceso, a 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, support for children and families, community development, and refugee resettlement.
Giustra's memoir has garnered praise from notable figures. Pierre Lassonde, O.C., G.O.Q., mining entrepreneur and philanthropist, stated, "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." Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, added, "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."
The son of Italian immigrants to Canada, Giustra is CEO of the Fiore Group, a legendary financier, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is 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 his philanthropic initiatives, he has worked with President Bill Clinton and now advances efforts focused on women and children, poverty alleviation, food security, education, and homelessness.
The Money Dilemma implicitly challenges the ultra-rich to rethink the meaning and potential of their wealth. Giustra's story turns from getting to giving, consumption to compassion, and from fame and fortune to friends and family, offering a candid and moving account of a remarkable life. The book is published by Page Two, a boutique hybrid publisher of non-fiction titles, which has enjoyed international success with titles such as The Coaching Habit and The 1-Page Marketing Plan.
