Canadian entrepreneur Frank Giustra, known for founding Lionsgate and building major gold companies, 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 chronicles Giustra's evolution from a high-stakes financier to a global philanthropic leader, offering a candid account of a life that turned from getting to giving.
Giustra, who achieved his lifelong dream of wealth at age 39, realized that money alone did not bring contentment. It was only through committing to helping others that he found a deeper sense of purpose. The memoir details his journey from a Type-A Merrill Lynch broker and Yorkton Securities powerhouse to creating some of the world's most significant gold companies and founding Lionsgate, the largest independent movie studio in Hollywood.
Central to Giustra's philanthropic efforts is Acceso, a social business he launched in 2007 to combat 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. To date, Giustra has donated over $250 million to humanitarian initiatives.
The memoir implicitly challenges the ultra-rich to rethink the meaning and potential of their wealth. Giustra's determination to alleviate poverty has earned him recognition, including the Order of Canada, induction into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, and the inaugural Dalai Lama Humanitarian Award. He continues to use his resources, expertise, and influence to create a more equitable world for future generations.
Giustra's story is a testament to the idea that real change requires more than generosity alone; it requires listening, showing up, and standing beside communities in moments that matter most. As Pierre Lassonde, O.C., G.O.Q., Mining Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, notes, "Money in itself is worthless. It's what you do with it." The memoir is set to be released on November 3, 2026, and is available for pre-order through Page Two.
