James Dobson was born on April 21, 1936 in Shreveport, LA. A psychologist, evangelical Christian, and author of religious self-help books, he also founded Focus on the Family, a conservative nonprofit organization. His published works include Straight Talk to Men (2000) and When God Doesn't Make Sense (2001).
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💰James Dobson Net worth: $1 billion
About
A Psychologist, evangelical Christian, and author of religious self-help books, he also founded Focus on the Family, a conservative nonprofit organization. His published works include Straight Talk to Men (2000) and When God Doesn't Make Sense (2001).
Before Fame
He earned a doctorate in psychology from the University of Southern California and combined his academic expertise with his religious faith to publish Dare to Discipline (1977), a book promoting the use of corporal punishment.
Trivia
Though never an ordained minister, he became a leading evangelical Christian.
Family Life
He was born to a religious family in Shreveport, Louisiana. He married Shirley Dobson in 1960.
Associated With
Like Televangelists Billy Graham and Pat Robertson, Dobson was vocal about his faith and his conservative politics.
