Your Mark on the World

Former CFO, banker, and businessman Thorpe urges readers to act on humanitarian urges by pairing their money and time while working for a single organization about which they feel passionate. The book alternates between chapters of sound financial advice and unfocused inspirational stories that fail to illustrate Thorpe%E2%80%99s ostensible goal: teaching people how to free a bit of income and time to volunteer without affecting career, lifestyle, or family. Beyond the basics of budgeting and saving, Thorpe covers specific issues surrounding earning, spending, and donating money. It%E2%80%99s clear the author is sincere in wanting to use his extensive financial expertise to help better the world, but much of his advice%E2%80%94directed toward middle-class Americans%E2%80%94feels vaguely condescending.