Dr. Ruth Westheimer, or "Dr. Ruth," became famous in the late 1980s and early 1990s with her radio show
"Sexually Speaking." Her open discussions on sexual health and
relationships, alongside notable appearances, made her a household name.
Her final book, "The Joy of Connections," coauthored with Pierre Lehu and Alison Gilbert, explores human connection. In 2023, she was appointed New York's first ambassador to loneliness, coinciding with the Surgeon General's declaration of loneliness as an epidemic.
Dr. Ruth's life extended beyond therapy; she served in the Israeli Defense Force, escaped Nazi persecution, and became an orphan at ten. The theme of longing for connection permeates her last book, written before her passing at 96. Her influence endures, evident in Pierre's mention of his girlfriend, whom she undoubtedly inspired.
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