Frank Giustra, the Canadian entrepreneur who built some of the world's largest gold companies and co-founded Lionsgate Entertainment, is set to release a memoir that questions the very nature of wealth and success. In The Money Dilemma: My Unlikely Path to Wealth, Philanthropy, and Peace, scheduled for publication on November 3, 2026, by Page Two, Giustra recounts his journey from a Type-A Merrill Lynch broker to a global philanthropic leader, and the realization that financial success alone does not bring contentment.
Giustra, a Member of the Order of Canada and inductee into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, achieved his lifelong dream of becoming rich by age 39, only to discover that money did not satisfy him. The memoir details his evolution from getting to giving, from consumption to compassion, and from seeking fame to prioritizing friends and family. Giustra has donated over $250 million to humanitarian initiatives, focusing on poverty alleviation through his social business builder, Acceso, and the Giustra Foundations.
The book includes endorsements from prominent figures such as Pierre Lassonde, who notes that Giustra's life 'goes through all the human raw emotions before finding purpose and meaning,' and Chef José Andrés, who praises Giustra's commitment to 'listening, showing up, and standing beside communities.' Giustra's work with Acceso, launched in 2007, has advanced agribusiness ventures in Colombia, El Salvador, Haiti, and Guatemala, addressing food insecurity and economic opportunity.
Giustra's memoir implicitly challenges the ultra-rich to reconsider the potential of their wealth, advocating for a shift toward philanthropy and social impact. The book is published by Page Two, a hybrid publisher known for titles like The Coaching Habit and The 1-Page Marketing Plan, each selling over a million copies. For more information, visit FrankGiustra.com, Acceso.org, or GiustraFoundation.org.
