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The Money Dilemma recounts Frank Giustra’s extraordinary life—from poverty to riches, indulgence to social responsibility, Type-A drive to peace and contentment—with soul-searching honesty and a rare gift for storytelling. The son of a poor, hard-rock miner, Giustra grew up in southern Italy, Buenos Aires, and British Columbia. From a young age, he was driven to make money. After learning the brokerage trade at Merrill Lynch, he joined Yorkton Securities and turned it into a mining-finance powerhouse, making a fortune in the process. Then, at 39, he retired.

Just Ride is a revelation. Forget the ultralight, uncomfortable bikes, flashy jerseys, clunky shoes that clip onto tiny pedals, the grinding out of endless miles. Instead, ride like you did when you were a kid—just get on your bike and discover the pure joy of riding it. “No matter what or...