The Doctor is In

By Ruth K. Westheimer, Pierre A. Lehu,

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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…

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If you’re someone who’s been around in the 1980’s, you definitely know about Dr. Ruth. And if you’re someone who’s REALLY been around, you probably know her even better. She was everyone’s favorite Sex Therapist. She had a radio show, a talk show, a movie, and countless guest appearances on every possible media outlet. Her German accent, her mischievous giggle, and the constant twinkle in her eyes made everyone adore her. All this and under 5 feet tall - wow! I remember her call-in radio talk shows the most - where people would call in with questions about sex. I…

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