Advocate for healing of dysfunctional familes, public speaker, counselor, theologian, management consultant, described as "one of the primary figures in the contemporary self-help movement." (quote from Center for Creative Growth Web Page).

Authored "Bradshaw On: The Family", "Healing the Shame That Binds You", "Homecoming", "Creating Love", and "Family Secrets".

Aside from being a pop phenomena, I think this guy's sincere.