The Making of Dr. Phil: The Straight-Talking True Story of Everyone's Favorite Therapist - Softcover

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SOPHIA DEMBLING is a veteran reporter based in Dr. Phil's hometown of Dallas, Texas. She spent more than a decade as a staff writer and editor at the Dallas Morning News. The author of The Yankee Chick's Survival Guide to Texas, Dembling was featured in documentaries about Dr. Phil on both A&E and E! Entertainment Television. She has appeared on TV and radio stations around the world, and has written for many publications.

LISA GUTIERREZ is an award-winning journalist who has been recognized for her investigative reporting by the Associated Press, National Newspaper Association, and Gannett. Now a features writer for the Kansas City Star, Gutierrez specializes in pop culture and celebrities. Her reporting on Dr. Phil has appeared in newspapers around the world.

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Essential Reading for Every Dr. Phil Fan . . .and Anyone Hoping to Learn the Secrets of His Incredible Success

In just a few short years, Dr. Phil McGraw has become a huge media sensation and the man millions turn to for help in solving the problems of their lives.

In this comprehensive portrait, authors Sophia Dembling and Lisa Gutierrez uncover Dr. Phil's motivations, inner drive, and the full dimension of a personality more complex than the "down-home doc" portrait painted in his books and on television. Complete with interviews from his childhood friends, former business associates, and many others, The Making of Dr. Phil gives you an up-close look at both the man and his incredible career?from his early days as a young athlete and student pilot, to his failed first marriage, decision to study psychology, initial chance meeting with Oprah, and journey to starting his own TV show.

Both an engaging biography and business success story, The Making of Dr. Phil takes you inside the world of a global phenomenon and offers a rare glimpse into the life of one of today's most fascinating celebrities.

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Essential Reading for Every Dr. Phil Fan . . .and Anyone Hoping to Learn the Secrets of His Incredible Success

In just a few short years, Dr. Phil McGraw has become a huge media sensation and the man millions turn to for help in solving the problems of their lives.

In this comprehensive portrait, authors Sophia Dembling and Lisa Gutierrez uncover Dr. Phil's motivations, inner drive, and the full dimension of a personality more complex than the down-home doc portrait painted in his books and on television. Complete with interviews from his childhood friends, former business associates, and many others, The Making of Dr. Phil gives you an up-close look at both the man and his incredible career--from his early days as a young athlete and student pilot, to his failed first marriage, decision to study psychology, initial chance meeting with Oprah, and journey to starting his own TV show.

Both an engaging biography and business success story, The Making of Dr. Phil takes you inside the world of a global phenomenon and offers a rare glimpse into the life of one of today's most fascinating celebrities.