The Doctor Is In: Dr. Ruth on Love, Life, and Joie de Vivre
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Review “An exuberant celebration of life by America’s favorite octogenarian sex guru...Her warmth, wit, and wisdom shine through this lively account of a life well-lived. A joy for her many fans, old and new.” ― Kirkus Reviews “Part memoir and part life manual, the latest from renowned sex therapist Dr. Westheimer uses stories from her remarkable, often arduous journey to instruct readers on embracing positivity...Her wit and brassy style breathe new life into familiar self-help material.” ― Publishers Weekly “Though many think they know all about Dr. Ruth due to her iconic stature, this book offers more that is truly enjoyable to read in her own familiar voice.” ― Jewish Book World About the Author Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer is a psychosexual therapist who sprang to national attention in the early 1980s with her live radio program, Sexually Speaking . She went on to have her own TV program, appeared on the cover of People magazine and TV Guide , and is the author of thirty-seven books. Fans of all ages can find her at www.drruth.com, on Twitter @AskDrRuth, and at www.youtube.com/drruth. A one-woman show about her life, Dr. Ruth, All The Way , is currently touring. Dr. Ruth teaches at Columbia’s Teachers College. She lives in New York and has two children and four grandchildren. Pierre A. Lehu is a publicist, agent, and writer. He has written twenty-five books, including Sex for Dummies , Saké: Water from Heaven , Fashion for Dummies , and Living on Your Own .
Features & Highlights
- The Doctor Is In! America’s best-loved therapist, Dr. Ruth, is known for her wise counsel on all matters of the heart. Here she shares private stories from her past and her present, and her insights into living life to the fullest, at any age.
- Everyone knows Dr. Ruth as the most famous and trusted sex therapist, but few people know she narrowly escaped death from the Holocaust, was raised in an orphanage in Switzerland, or that she was a sniper during Israel's War of Independence. After years spent as a student in Paris, Dr. Ruth came to America dreaming of a new life though never expecting the dramatic turns that would take place. And at the age of eighty-seven, she is as spirited as ever.
- Through intimate and funny stories, Dr. Ruth sheds light on how she's learned to live a life filled with joie de vivre. And she shows readers how they too can learn to deal with tragedy and loss, challenges and success, all while nourishing an intellectual and emotional spark, and, above all, having fun! Hilarious, inspiring, and profound,
- The Doctor Is In
- will change the way you think about life and love, in all their limitless possibilities.
