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Making of Dr. Phil : The Straight-Talking True Story of Everyone's Favorite Therapist by Lisa Gutierrez and Sophia Dembling (2003, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-10047146726X

ISBN-139780471467267

eBay Product ID (ePID)24038310537

Product Key Features

Book TitleMaking of Dr. Phil : the Straight-Talking True Story of Everyone's Favorite Therapist

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2003

TopicSocial Scientists & Psychologists, Television / General, Entertainment & Performing Arts

GenrePerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorLisa Gutierrez, Sophia Dembling

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight22.5 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2003-022149

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal616.89/14/092 B

Table Of ContentPrologue.1. Learning to Fly.2. Like Father, Like Son.3. Big Man on Campus4. Tackling the Rough Times.5. Let's Make a Deal.6. Studying Psychology.7. Licensed to Phil.8. From the Couch to the Courtroom.9. Oprah Comes Calling.10. Becoming a Bestseller.11. Ready for the Spotlight.12. The Dr. Phil Show.13. Mass-Marketing Tough Talk.14. A Perfect Marriage.15. The Son Also Rises.16. Quick Draw McGraw.17. Enjoying Celebrity.18. Dr. Phil's Life Lessons for Success.Significant Events in Dr. Phil's Life.Acknowledgements.Source Notes.Index.

SynopsisMillions look to Dr. Phil for advice on everything from relationships to life. But Dr. Phil is more than just a pop psychologist. Hes also an amazing businessman who has started and run a number of flourishing ventures. In The Making of Dr. Phil, award-winning journalists Sophia Dembling and Lisa Gutierrez take readers inside the world of Dr., Essential Reading for Every Dr. Phil Fan and Anyone Hoping to Learn the Secrets of His Incredible Success The story of Dr. Phil's rise to the top is not one of a well-thought- out and carefully executed plan, nor is it entirely a tale about the rewards of hard work although McGraw is clearly driven by his own success. Rather, it is the story of a brilliant opportunist with powerful survival instincts and a gift for quickly analyzing and sizing up any situation. You've no doubt heard the legend about the man who was blessed by Oprah's golden touch. But the real story of the making of Dr. Phil encompasses both embarrassing failures and promising opportunities that have been brilliantly capitalized on by someone with the brains and nerves to do what it takes to succeed. From the Preface, The first biography of Dr. Phil McGraw and his rise to fame Millions look to Dr. Phil for advice on everything from relationships to life. But Dr. Phil is more than just a pop psychologist. Hes also an amazing businessman who has started and run a number of flourishing ventures. In The Making of Dr. Phil, award-winning journalists Sophia Dembling and Lisa Gutierrez take readers inside the world of Dr. Phil and his media and self-help empire. From his early days as a young athlete and student pilot, to his failed first marriage and decision to study psychology, The Making of Dr. Phil captures the courageous rise of one of todays most well-known celebrities. Full of exclusive interviews, this comprehensive portrait explores Dr. Phils true motivations and inner drives. It also reveals the full dimension of his personality, beyond the "down-home doc" image portrayed in his books and on television. The Making of Dr. Phil offers a rare inside look at the real Dr. Phil McGraw and provides a firsthand account of how he became such a huge success. Sophia Dembling (Dallas, TX) is a veteran journalist and former reporter for the Dallas Morning News. She was recently featured on the Dr. Phil: E! True Hollywood Story and will also appear on the upcoming A&E Biography on Dr. Phil. Lisa Gutierrez (Overland Park, KS) is an award-winning journalist. She obtained the first exclusive interview with Dr. Phils first wife, and her reporting on Dr. Phil has appeared in numerous newspapers around the world., The first biography of Dr. Phil McGraw and his rise to fame Millions look to Dr. Phil for advice on everything from relationships to life. But Dr. Phil is more than just a pop psychologist. He's also an amazing businessman who has started and run a number of flourishing ventures. In The Making of Dr. Phil, award-winning journalists Sophia Dembling and Lisa Gutierrez take readers inside the world of Dr. Phil and his media and self-help empire. From his early days as a young athlete and student pilot, to his failed first marriage and decision to study psychology, The Making of Dr. Phil captures the courageous rise of one of today's most well-known celebrities. Full of exclusive interviews, this comprehensive portrait explores Dr. Phil's true motivations and inner drives. It also reveals the full dimension of his personality, beyond the -down-home doc- image portrayed in his books and on television. The Making of Dr. Phil offers a rare inside look at the real Dr. Phil McGraw and provides a firsthand account of how he became such a huge success. Sophia Dembling (Dallas, TX) is a veteran journalist and former reporter for the Dallas Morning News. She was recently featured on the Dr. Phil: E True Hollywood Story and will also appear on the upcoming A&E Biography on Dr. Phil. Lisa Gutierrez (Overland Park, KS) is an award-winning journalist. She obtained the first exclusive interview with Dr. Phil's first wife, and her reporting on Dr. Phil has appeared in numerous newspapers around the world.

LC Classification NumberRC480.5