Phil McGraw

McGraw had a Texas upbringing. His parents grew up poor but his
father, with the help of the GI Bill, went to college and eventually
received a PhD in psychology and practiced for 25 years. McGraw himself
won a football scholarship to college and trained as a psychologist.
In his spare time he sought out forums where he could talk about "life
laws."
A trial strategist with over 15 years' experience and president of a
litigation consulting firm, the author appeared as a key member of
Oprah Winfrey's "Change Your Life TV" team. Life Strategies continues
to be a bestseller around the world, and has been followed by Self
Matters and Relationship Rescue.
McGraw is married and has two sons.