Jay McGraw grew up in Dallas, Texas. He is currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin.
Steve Bj�rkman has illustrated picture books, chapter books, and greeting cards. He lives in Irvine, California.
Phillip C. McGraw was born in Vinita, Oklahoma, on September 1, 1950. In 1968, he was awarded a football scholarship to the University of Tulsa, but he later transferred to Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He went on to earn a Master of Arts in experimental psychology in 1976, and a Doctor of Philosophy in clinical psychology in 1979 at the University of North Texas. McGraw has had twenty-five years of experience in psychology and human functioning. He was also The Oprah Winfrey Show's resident expert on human behavior, as well as a three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Courtroom… Sciences, Inc., the world's leading litigation consulting firm. Dr. Phil's books include, Relationship Rescue: A Seven-Step Strategy for Reconnecting with Your Partner; Self Matters: Creating Your Life from the Inside-Out; and Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real World. His books have been published in 27 languages with over 5 million copies in print. Dr. Phil also provides strategic guidance for millions of Americans through his monthly column in O, The Oprah Magazine. He is a successful public speaker, has published numerous scholarly articles, as a professional psychologist, and has practiced in the fields of clinical psychology and behavioral medicine.