Summary of Richard A. Lertzman & William J. Birnes's Dr. Feelgood

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Dr. Max Jacobson was the president’s unofficial doctor, keeping him upright, functioning, and invigorated. However, he was also treating CIA officers. His office was placed under surveillance by the FBI and CIA. #2 Max Jacobson, the president’s orthopedic specialist, was also treating JFK with a mixture of blood serum and methamphetamine. This mixture gave the president a reliable source of energy, but it also caused severe neuropsychological reactions. #3 The connection between Jacobson and the Kennedys began in 1960, when one of Jacobson’s patients, Chuck Spalding, called him and asked him to consult on behalf of an unidentified friend. The friend was in a tight situation, and needed Jacobson’s medical advice. #4 In 1960, Kennedy had his first meeting with Jacobson. The old-line establishment physicians Travell and Cohen were protecting the Kennedy mystique from the press, while Kennedy looked below the radar to find relief from his persistent pain.