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A Doctor's Guide to Financial Health
Imagine having the tools to heal financial stress as effectively as a prescription cures a persistent ailment. In A Doctor's Guide to Financial Health, Dr. Deepthi Rao Gorukanti draws from her unique journey as a physician, MBA graduate, and financial enthusiast to craft a practical and empathetic guide to financial wellness.
Why do so many hardworking professionals find themselves living paycheck to paycheck? What keeps us trapped in cycles of debt despite steady incomes? Through relatable anecdotes and actionable advice tailored for the Indian middle class, Dr. Deepthi breaks down complex financial concepts into simple, stepbystep strategies.
Learn to diagnose financial Are your spending habits causing more harm than you realize?
Master the art of budgeting and debt Can you balance your needs, wants, and dreams without sacrificing your peace of mind?
Discover the power of compounding and financial How can small, disciplined changes today secure your future tomorrow?
This book isn’t about becoming a billionaire. It’s about achieving balance, living with dignity, and ensuring you’re prepared for life’s uncertainties. Whether you’re a professional just starting out or a family navigating rising costs, this guide offers wisdom to simplify finance and amplify life.
Are you ready to take control of your financial health and build the life you deserve?
Why do so many hardworking professionals find themselves living paycheck to paycheck? What keeps us trapped in cycles of debt despite steady incomes? Through relatable anecdotes and actionable advice tailored for the Indian middle class, Dr. Deepthi breaks down complex financial concepts into simple, stepbystep strategies.
Learn to diagnose financial Are your spending habits causing more harm than you realize?
Master the art of budgeting and debt Can you balance your needs, wants, and dreams without sacrificing your peace of mind?
Discover the power of compounding and financial How can small, disciplined changes today secure your future tomorrow?
This book isn’t about becoming a billionaire. It’s about achieving balance, living with dignity, and ensuring you’re prepared for life’s uncertainties. Whether you’re a professional just starting out or a family navigating rising costs, this guide offers wisdom to simplify finance and amplify life.
Are you ready to take control of your financial health and build the life you deserve?
182 pages, Paperback
Published April 4, 2025
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July 3, 2025
𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞:
"Let's be honest; money is complicated. It's not just numbers in your bank account; it's what those numbers mean."
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬?
Being a finance professional, I naturally gravitate towards books that focus on financial health analysis. So when I saw this one hit the shelves, I knew I had to check it out.
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
The cover design aligns well with the book’s theme, but the doctor illustration might come off as a bit visually confusing at first glance. The title, however, is powerful and spot-on. I do feel that the colour palette could have been chosen more thoughtfully to enhance its appeal.
𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
The language is lucid and reader-friendly. The narration is crisp, direct, and non-preachy—perfect for anyone who wants to understand money without the fluff.
𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧:
✓ The book lives up to its name—it’s all about understanding what the numbers mean.
✓ Financial jargon can often feel overwhelming, but the author simplifies it with real-world context and makes it accessible.
✓ The comparison between the old and new tax regimes was a standout section—it gave me personal clarity.
✓ The psychological and behavioural aspects of money are nicely explored, making this more than just a number-crunching book.
✓ The "financial health checklist" was a solid takeaway and something I believe everyone should go through.
✓ I also appreciated the way debt traps were explained—it’s a topic I’m personally vocal about, and this book captures it really well.
✓ While there are examples and visual aids, a few more relatable case studies or graphic illustrations would’ve taken the engagement up a notch.
✓ That said, whether you're from a finance background or just someone looking to take control of your money, this book is a valuable asset to your reading list.
July 10, 2025
One goes to a doctor for his/her physical and mental health but sometimes we do need a doctor’s advice for financial health as well. This book provides a doctor’s (and MBA’s ) expert advice for a healthy financial condition.
The author starts the book with a pragmatic view about money and its need in real life. From then , the author uses a doctor’s lens to analyze the reasons for financial stress. The diagnosis part provides a reality check for the middle class and how their decisions affect their financial health. From mismanagement to living paycheck to paycheck and drowning in debt the author has discussed several contemporary issues. She uses a financial checklist to further examine the status of the condition.
Moving on she provides practical advice for managing the finances from budgeting to starting a secondary income from side hustles. In the next part the author discusses portfolio management for wealth creation and provides real life examples to portray the significance of portfolio management. She even discusses the buzzword FIRE.
In the last part the author focuses on the need for proper financial information and uses the examples of highly successful people and their habits to emphasize on the need for proper money management.
Some advice and information in the book did seem commonly known. However , the detailed analysis by the author and the precise presentation of data makes the information easy to understand and the concepts easy to follow.
This will prove helpful especially to those who are starting on their journey of financial management and want to live a life free from financial stress.
The author starts the book with a pragmatic view about money and its need in real life. From then , the author uses a doctor’s lens to analyze the reasons for financial stress. The diagnosis part provides a reality check for the middle class and how their decisions affect their financial health. From mismanagement to living paycheck to paycheck and drowning in debt the author has discussed several contemporary issues. She uses a financial checklist to further examine the status of the condition.
Moving on she provides practical advice for managing the finances from budgeting to starting a secondary income from side hustles. In the next part the author discusses portfolio management for wealth creation and provides real life examples to portray the significance of portfolio management. She even discusses the buzzword FIRE.
In the last part the author focuses on the need for proper financial information and uses the examples of highly successful people and their habits to emphasize on the need for proper money management.
Some advice and information in the book did seem commonly known. However , the detailed analysis by the author and the precise presentation of data makes the information easy to understand and the concepts easy to follow.
This will prove helpful especially to those who are starting on their journey of financial management and want to live a life free from financial stress.
June 29, 2025
Dr. Deepthi Rao Gorukanti's "A Doctor's Guide to Financial Health" is a much-needed, refreshingly relatable manual that makes financial wellness easier, particularly for young professionals and the middle class in India. Dr. Deepthi identifies the underlying reasons for financial stress and provides doable, step-by-step solutions with the clarity of a doctor and the wisdom of a finance enthusiast.
She gently debunks financial management myths by drawing on her personal experience as a doctor and MBA graduate. Every chapter is filled with relatable stories and real-world examples that make finance seem less daunting and more manageable, from creating a realistic budget to comprehending debt, savings, and the wonders of compounding.
This book is unique because it emphasizes financial dignity rather than merely accumulating wealth. Achieving balance, safeguarding your future, and learning to relax with your finances are more important than chasing billions.
This book is a gentle, guiding hand for professionals who are struggling to advance despite having good incomes or for anyone who is feeling overburdened by financial matters. It's like having a calm, astute, and sympathetic financial doctor by your side.
Strongly advised for families, working professionals, and students who wish to take charge of their financial future without pressure, shame, or technical terms.
She gently debunks financial management myths by drawing on her personal experience as a doctor and MBA graduate. Every chapter is filled with relatable stories and real-world examples that make finance seem less daunting and more manageable, from creating a realistic budget to comprehending debt, savings, and the wonders of compounding.
This book is unique because it emphasizes financial dignity rather than merely accumulating wealth. Achieving balance, safeguarding your future, and learning to relax with your finances are more important than chasing billions.
This book is a gentle, guiding hand for professionals who are struggling to advance despite having good incomes or for anyone who is feeling overburdened by financial matters. It's like having a calm, astute, and sympathetic financial doctor by your side.
Strongly advised for families, working professionals, and students who wish to take charge of their financial future without pressure, shame, or technical terms.
September 4, 2025
In A Doctor’s Guide to Financial Health, Dr. Deepthi Rao Gorukanti blends her background as a physician and MBA to create a financial guide that feels practical, empathetic, and deeply relatable. Unlike many finance books that can feel overwhelming or overly technical, this one is structured with the everyday Indian reader in mind, focusing on building financial well-being rather than chasing wealth for its own sake.
What makes this book stand out:
- Clarity & simplicity: Financial concepts like budgeting, debt repayment, and the magic of compounding are explained in plain language with relatable examples.
- Practical steps: Each chapter offers small, actionable habits, making it easy for readers to implement changes without feeling burdened.
- Holistic view: Instead of focusing solely on money, the book encourages balance, financial security paired with peace of mind and overall well-being.
Dr. Gorukanti’s writing style is warm and approachable, making even serious topics feel manageable. The book doesn’t overpromise instant results but provides a steady framework for readers to reduce financial stress and create stability.
It’s especially valuable for young professionals, middle-class families, or anyone beginning their financial journey. A practical, reassuring, and empowering guide toward long-term financial health.
What makes this book stand out:
- Clarity & simplicity: Financial concepts like budgeting, debt repayment, and the magic of compounding are explained in plain language with relatable examples.
- Practical steps: Each chapter offers small, actionable habits, making it easy for readers to implement changes without feeling burdened.
- Holistic view: Instead of focusing solely on money, the book encourages balance, financial security paired with peace of mind and overall well-being.
Dr. Gorukanti’s writing style is warm and approachable, making even serious topics feel manageable. The book doesn’t overpromise instant results but provides a steady framework for readers to reduce financial stress and create stability.
It’s especially valuable for young professionals, middle-class families, or anyone beginning their financial journey. A practical, reassuring, and empowering guide toward long-term financial health.
July 7, 2025
A Doctor’s Guide to Financial Health feels like a much-needed conversation with someone who truly understands the pressures of juggling career, family, and finances. Dr. Deepthi Rao Gorukanti brings clarity to a subject that often feels intimidating. What stands out is her gentle writing, as if she’s sitting across the table, walking us through every line of our financials with patience and zero judgment.
The book doesn’t drown the reader in jargon. Instead, it encourages reflection. Dr. Deepthi’s approach to diagnosing financial stress mirrors the way a doctor listens to symptoms before prescribing treatment. It’s not about quick fixes. It’s about understanding where things have gone off track and giving ourselves permission to do better.
The book is devoid of filler and talks to-the-point. The advice is practical without being preachy. This book doesn’t promise magic. It promises peace of mind, the kind that comes when one finally starts feeling in control. And sometimes, that’s more valuable than any big return on investment.
The book doesn’t drown the reader in jargon. Instead, it encourages reflection. Dr. Deepthi’s approach to diagnosing financial stress mirrors the way a doctor listens to symptoms before prescribing treatment. It’s not about quick fixes. It’s about understanding where things have gone off track and giving ourselves permission to do better.
The book is devoid of filler and talks to-the-point. The advice is practical without being preachy. This book doesn’t promise magic. It promises peace of mind, the kind that comes when one finally starts feeling in control. And sometimes, that’s more valuable than any big return on investment.
August 5, 2025
"A Doctor's Guide to Financial Health" by Dr. Deepthi Rao Gorukanti is a compassionate and practical guide to managing finances. Dr. Deepthi's gentle writing style makes complex financial concepts accessible and easy to understand.
With its clear, concise language and practical advice, this book is perfect for individuals from all walks of life.
The book encourages reflection and provides actionable advice without judgment or jargon. A must-read for anyone seeking financial peace of mind and control over their finances. Practical, relatable, and empowering – this book is a game-changer!
Recommendation:
This book is a must-read for anyone looking to simplify their finances and achieve peace of mind. Whether you're a young professional or a family navigating rising costs, "A Doctor's Guide to Financial Health" offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you achieve financial wellness.
With its clear, concise language and practical advice, this book is perfect for individuals from all walks of life.
The book encourages reflection and provides actionable advice without judgment or jargon. A must-read for anyone seeking financial peace of mind and control over their finances. Practical, relatable, and empowering – this book is a game-changer!
Recommendation:
This book is a must-read for anyone looking to simplify their finances and achieve peace of mind. Whether you're a young professional or a family navigating rising costs, "A Doctor's Guide to Financial Health" offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you achieve financial wellness.
July 25, 2025
Life if not always about being a billionaire but to live with pride and dignity with a balance between all the aspect of life, finance wise.
This is what exactly Dr. Deepthi talks in her book “A doctor’s Guide to Financial Health.” The book is not simply a guide but with incidents and stories she explains how life of hardworking people are financially.
The way she provides diagnosis by understanding the symptoms of financial stress and then prescribes solution is what makes the book unique.
“Risk and reward go hand in hand, but successful individuals don’t gamble blindly- they take calculated risks.” With these quotes and her simple words this is an amazing book.
Recommended!
This is what exactly Dr. Deepthi talks in her book “A doctor’s Guide to Financial Health.” The book is not simply a guide but with incidents and stories she explains how life of hardworking people are financially.
The way she provides diagnosis by understanding the symptoms of financial stress and then prescribes solution is what makes the book unique.
“Risk and reward go hand in hand, but successful individuals don’t gamble blindly- they take calculated risks.” With these quotes and her simple words this is an amazing book.
Recommended!
December 30, 2025
This book by Deepthi Rao is a full fledged researched financial advices for beginners as well as pros. The inspiring examples of millionaires and simple home makers turned entrepreneurs are motivators.
✨️Investment ideas and procedures
✨️How to and how not to invest
✨️Different methods of saving
In short, this book inspires us to invest in a safer way without much of deviations. One thing was insisted, make market research and invest also Divide and Invest is the key takeaways of this book.
Money is a tool – a neutral force that reflects the intentions of the person holding it.
✨️Investment ideas and procedures
✨️How to and how not to invest
✨️Different methods of saving
In short, this book inspires us to invest in a safer way without much of deviations. One thing was insisted, make market research and invest also Divide and Invest is the key takeaways of this book.
Money is a tool – a neutral force that reflects the intentions of the person holding it.
August 12, 2025
If you are like me, a person who started her job new, has zero knowledge on financial literacy, is new to the concept of saving, is a victim of shopping spree and sales and prone to financial debacle .. This book is a knight in the shining armour. It provides detailed ideas and explanations that are easy to understand on how to save, how to invest, how to protect our credits and build our portfolio. Finance is long term and mostly smart work and if you are still struggling hard to reach your goal, this book is a perfect guide.
I wish financial literacy was taught properly in schools nevertheless it’s not too late because this book is a gem. It gives you a number of ideas and ways to increase your capital, stocks, shares and protect your assets like budgeting and investing. The real life stories and examples are very easy to relate and for beginners, this book is recommended and would be definitely useful because it’s not very complicated with technical stuffs and does not show off with those fancy Wall Street terms that give idealistic goals with far off goals and hope. It’s straight, simple and provides a financial checklist to live a stress free life financially.
I wish financial literacy was taught properly in schools nevertheless it’s not too late because this book is a gem. It gives you a number of ideas and ways to increase your capital, stocks, shares and protect your assets like budgeting and investing. The real life stories and examples are very easy to relate and for beginners, this book is recommended and would be definitely useful because it’s not very complicated with technical stuffs and does not show off with those fancy Wall Street terms that give idealistic goals with far off goals and hope. It’s straight, simple and provides a financial checklist to live a stress free life financially.
August 11, 2025
A Doctor's Guide to Financial Health by Dr. Deepthi Rao Gorukanti is an insightful guide to heal financial stress. This book teaches money habits and managing financial stress with practical tools. Such a thought-provoking read with practical tips. The author, through relatable anecdotes, teaches us complex financial concepts in simple, step-by-step strategies. In A Doctor's Guide to Financial Health, Dr. Deepthi Rao Gorukanti draws from her unique journey as a physician, MBA graduate, and financial enthusiast to craft a practical and empathetic guide to financial wellness.
In this book, we will learn about small changes which are useful for the secured future. The readers will discover the art of budgeting and debt management. This guide offers wisdom to simplify finance for the Indian middle class. Such a useful guide to understand complex ideas in an easy way. This book will heal our financial stress as effectively as a prescription cures a persistent ailment. A Doctor's Guide to Financial Health helps us to discover the power of compounding and financial independence. This book isn’t about becoming a billionaire. It’s about achieving balance and living with dignity. It breaks down complex topic in a easy way.
Overall, I loved this book and would strongly recommend it to all.
In this book, we will learn about small changes which are useful for the secured future. The readers will discover the art of budgeting and debt management. This guide offers wisdom to simplify finance for the Indian middle class. Such a useful guide to understand complex ideas in an easy way. This book will heal our financial stress as effectively as a prescription cures a persistent ailment. A Doctor's Guide to Financial Health helps us to discover the power of compounding and financial independence. This book isn’t about becoming a billionaire. It’s about achieving balance and living with dignity. It breaks down complex topic in a easy way.
Overall, I loved this book and would strongly recommend it to all.
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