Book Review: Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson, “Giving is Not Just For The Very Rich: A How-To Guide For Giving And Philanthropy”
by ReadersMagnet | March 7, 2025 | Book Review | 0 Comments
Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson shares a resource for would-be philanthropists to find worthwhile programs or causes to support.
Giving is Not Just For The Very Rich: A How-To Guide For Giving And Philanthropy is a helpful guide that provides creative ideas on how to reap the many benefits of giving. With this book, philanthropists, as well as would-be philanthropists, can find connection to worthwhile charities, achieve a sense of purpose, and feel immeasurable pleasure in helping others. Moreover, this resource helps would-be philanthropists avoid delving into deceitful organizations by enlisting trustworthy charities that would really help those who are in need.
Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson lists down powerful people who actively give to charities, offering help to the needy. It is a smart move to name influential people in Gitelson’s book as it would motivate and empower readers to give to charities. Examples of the notable people mentioned in this book are Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates.
Her lifelong connection to philanthropy led her to writing Giving is Not Just For The Very Rich to guide philanthropists and would-be philanthropists in finding the programs that align with their interests. If you are interested in giving back to the community, this book actually gives you the enlightenment and guidance you need when reaching out to organizations that are in your field of interest. For example, if you are interested in religious charities or organizations that support scientific endeavors, you can always find the perfect program in this book.
What makes this book worthwhile is that it also provides the readers with a guide in choosing the right charity. Sure, you can find a charity within your field of interest, but are you sure that the organization will help their subjects? Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson used her extensive experience with philanthropy in this book. She guides her readers in looking for the right charity by evaluating the organization. There is a chapter dedicated to evaluating the charity you are eyeing to help.
For a would-be philanthropist, Giving is Not Just for the Very Rich is a perfect resource in practicing in looking over the different organizations you want to connect to. With this, you can explore the joy of giving. The author actually aims to help her intended readers experience enjoyment in helping other people. The whole theme of the book is to inspire people to help others. The book is a material with a mission to spread positivity.
Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson used her experiences and passion to philanthropy to inform and guide her readers when choosing a charitable organization. Her aim is achieved throughout each chapter. The way she name drops an influential person is not for bragging. She does it to motivate those who are ready to give back to the community.
Giving is Not Just for the Very Rich is a book that will inform a would-be philanthropist about the benefits of giving. It also allows you to reassess about your way of contributing to the community. Yes, there are a lot of ways to give back, but you should know where your money goes. This book exhorts you to connect to trustworthy organizations so you can be sure your contribution actually helps the individuals you want to help.
Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson’s book is an easy-to-read guide. One can read the whole book in one sitting while still absorbing important information. Dr. Susan’s goal is clear, and the book is well-organized. From the first chapter, a reader already knows the goal of the book. Each chapter is well-crafted so that even if you skim, you can still get the gist out of it.
Giving is Not Just for the Very Rich is a comprehensive book where readers can get a proper guidance when it comes to connecting to charitable programs. Philanthropists can also get the idea of partnering with organizations that are in their field of interest, making charity more enjoyable and part of the passion. Readers can easily understand the book and identify its direction.
Rating: 5/5
Giving is Not Just for the Very Rich by Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ReadersMagnet Bookstore. Visit www.susanaureliagitelson.com to learn more about the author and her advocacy.
