Schlessinger, Dr. Laura C. 1947-

RADIO PERSONALITY/THERAPIST

"Dr. Laura."

For three hours every day, Dr. Laura C. Schlessinger dispenses advice while pointing out the shortcomings of people who call in to her radio show, which reaches millions of listeners. On any given day, more than fifty thousand persons will jam the phone lines for a chance to converse with her about a myriad of problems—the state of marriage, abortion, relationships, and a host of other topics. For Dr. Laura, it is business as usual. For her listeners, it means an opportunity to solve puzzling difficulties or to hear that they are not alone. In addition, for those who do not listen to the radio, Dr. Lauras advice is also available in her syndicated columns running in at least fifty-five newspapers nationwide, or in her three popular books: Ten Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives (1995), Ten Stupid Things Men Do To Mess Up Their Lives (1997), and How Could You Do That?:...

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