The Shocking Story of the Doctor Who May Have Changed History by Treating and Drugging JFK

Lertzman and Birnes have given us a readable romp through the lives of the rich and famous who Dr. Jacobson, aka Dr. Feelgood, may have treated for his own gratification and to their detriment. Essentially we have a long People magazine article on the dangers of drugs use through the repeated use of celebrities as examples of the problems allegedly caused by drugs.

It boggles the mind that Jacobson was really there with all the famous people he claimed to have been influenced by and treated, but Jacobson, like Lertzman and Birnes do not seem too concerned that a compelling story may be undermined by a careful attention to fact checking.

Certainly there is an association of fame with drugs; just like there is an association of drugs with early death. There is also an association of fame with drive, ambition, talent and psychological defects. It may be a bridge too far to claim that the downfall of Elvis, JFK, Marilyn, Robert Cummings and others was primarily due to addiction to the speed provided by Dr. Feelgood. On the other hand, the story of speed's contribution to history is fascinating.

The book does raise some interesting questions about what really affects our leaders, and demonstrates they may have feet of clay. By crediting Jacobson for the addiction of so many, however, the authors are really giving the doctor what they claim he was seeking--an acknowledgement of his influence and power.

In any event, like most gossip, the book fun to read and raises a few questions about what we really know about famous people, their motivations and their actions. I liked it.

Dr. Feelgood was a very good book and definitely keeps the reader interested. I kept wondering how much I could actually take as fact related to President Kennedy being drugged on meth most of the time, and CIA involvement in his assasination. If the CIA killed Kennedy, the American people have the right to this information and all details. It still seems like speculation.

If you thought nothing could shock you in this country anymore be prepared to be wrong. The revelations in this book are extremely troubling and I'm surprised more media is not reporting on the revelations. The number of 'celebrities' involved with drug use is beyond astonishing. I thought nothing a politician could do would shock me anymore, but I was wrong there too. Read this at your own risk; not for the faint of heart.

This book raised fascinating theories about the effect of what one well placed doctor in an unregulated medical sphere can have on a country's history. Are the suppositions true? I don't know, but it sure offers up an explanation for multiple mysteries in past history.

Amazing story oh how much power a doctor can wield over the ruler of the free world. I had heard of Dr. Feelgood before and his injecting and prescribing medications that included methamphetamine, various other components including steroids and hormones. I had not known they also included plasma, refined animal blood and were basically concoctions that he put together by testing the injections on himself, family members, employees and even his patients. Nor had I heard how extensive his patient list was. It included numerous celebrities, athletes, authors, musicians and businesses leaders. Most shocking to me was the leaders of various countries and their inner circles. Several Presidents of the United States, the most notably in this book was John F. Kennedy. Patients shocking also covered J. Edgar Hoover, Spiro Agnew, Richard Nixon, Central Intelligence Agents. This book explores how Dr. Jacobson possibly took control of not only lives and deaths of individuals but world events.

fast read. it is amazing how many tamous people were (are) addicted to methamphetamiines should have known better.and how it easily could have been worse for history in the case of an addicted President.

This is a humdinger -- you almost can't believe it by Dr. feelgood's needle-work has been documented in many other books in the past few years. So much of the elite of America was hooked on speed in the 1950s and 1960s. The "greatest Generation" was shooting up -- from Ayn Rand to John Kennedy, Jackie, one and one. Good Lord! Important to understand the sociology of the times.

I found this book intriguing and easy to read. The theory that Kennedy was killed because of uncontrollable behaviour caused by the drug taking is still theory. I think the author delved too much into that aspect. Their are plenty books about the Kennedy assasination.

This book takes all the history and suddenly everything falls into place. This book gives how's and whys history happened as it did, just because of this one "doctor". Yes, one man can change the world (and not for the better). A must read if you a fan of the history of the 60s and 70s.

Excellent book that cuts to the chase. One of the best accounts of the 60's governmental power struggles and leaders, I've read. Interesting how they made the point that JFK's addiction to Dr. Feelgood's needle took over his mind, resulting in his own demise( fueled by Magic Max's need for control and celebrity worship). Dr. Feelgood's 'patient' list, alone, is worth the price of the book! If you are a baby boomer, you're going to really enjoy this book, especially if you watched all the Kennedy chaos on TV in the 60's. Dr. Max was indeed a narcissistic psychopath.

This gives JFK and his administration a whole different dimension. Very insightful look into the early days of legal and relatively unregulated use of Methamphetamine in the American culture. I would highly recommend this read.

Amazing read that unveils some of the most explosive claims that have rocked the world. From JFK on meth running naked through the Carylse Hotel in NYC, to Marilyn Monroe on methy this book is an incredible page turner. Great narration on the CD version that is unabridged. This is a impact book that changes the way history of the United States from 1950-1970 will be viewed. Great bacxkstory is told. There is not a word wasted.

This book appears to be well documented, but the idea that President Kennedy used this doctors magic is something I don't want to believe. If so, this could have changed history. Some of the cases mentioned are ones many of us are already aware of. If Hitler could be hooked on amphetamines, why not an American leader? The thought is scary. It made me feel we need to watch our leaders and our political candidates more closely and not take everything we see at face value.

It was my own fault buying this junk. Hollywood exposes typically fill the pages with an unending stream of famous names. So many names that you can't tell a victim from an informant. These books all suffer the same malady. There was a lot of repetition. The name Kennedy appears on almost every page. I had it all after reading the Forward. I have heard reference of the subject of this book; so I wanted to get some additional information. Not much here. No surprises.