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

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