Life with Papa
JillJacobson
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He was the original "Dr. Feelgood". The doctor to the stars, including Elvis Presley, Truman Capote, Marilyn Monroe, President John F. Kennedy and beyond. His treatments fueled the political world and entertainment industry, his reputation crossed continents from New York to Puerto Rico, and across Europe. With his name in the spotlight and the introduction of amphetamine into his practice, it would lead him down a tragic path from being one of the most promising doctors of our time to the center of controversy, leading to his practice spiraling out of control. The amphetamine era would redefine his practice, legacy, and an entire era. His rise to become "Dr. Feelgood", one of the most sought-after doctors in the world, and his downfall, have become one of the most intriguing stories whose effects have echoed across multiple generations. Now, for the first time, his daughter Jill Jacobson offers a unique, multi-generational insider narrative into one of the most notorious and complex public figures in modern history. Born into a complex family dynamic of medicine and science post Nazi Germany, she grew up in a world most of us can only imagine. Surrounded by patients, celebrities and politicians, she was a witness to some of the most profound and emotional moments of those who surrounded them. Her experiences and insight, and her own personal struggles and trauma to maintain her identity formed the foundation of their lives. Through years of recounting her experiences, she provides an in-depth perspective into their lives, supported by insider information and interviews with lifelong friends and former patients. She sought to provide a fresh, raw, in-depth perspective into what their lives were really like. As the only direct family member to cover him during his prime until his death, this is a culmination and testament to a lifetime of her work. This is more than a biography, it's a daughter's reckoning in the pursuit of truth and legacy. This gripping and final conclusion of the Dr. Feelgood saga has waited long enough. Told by the person who knew him best, it's a story that demands to be heard.


































