From Pretender to Bartender: The Unlikely Journey of a Fraudulent Doctor

From Pretender to Bartender: How to Bartend in the Real Bar Scene

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Dr. John Brinkley was a man of many talents. He was a gifted surgeon, a skilled radio evangelist, and a shameless promoter. He was also a fraud.

Brinkley was born in 1885 in North Carolina. He dropped out of medical school after two years, but that didn't stop him from opening his own practice. He quickly gained a reputation as a miracle worker, thanks to his unorthodox methods and his willingness to perform risky surgeries.

In the 1920s, Brinkley began experimenting with a new procedure that he claimed could cure impotence. He called it the "goat gland transplant." Brinkley claimed that by transplanting goat testicles into human men, he could restore their sexual vigor.

The procedure was a huge success, and Brinkley soon became a millionaire. He built a lavish mansion in Kansas City, and he bought a radio station so that he could broadcast his sermons to millions of listeners.

Brinkley's empire was built on a lie, however. The goat gland transplant did not work, and many of Brinkley's patients were left worse off than before.

In 1930, the American Medical Association investigated Brinkley's claims and found them to be fraudulent. Brinkley was stripped of his medical license, and he was forced to close his clinic.

Undeterred, Brinkley continued to practice medicine in Mexico. He also ran for president of the United States in 1944, but he lost by a landslide.

Brinkley died in 1948 at the age of 63. He was a controversial figure, but he was also a master of self-promotion. He was a man who lived life on his own terms, and he left behind a legacy that is still debated today.

From Pretender to Bartender is the extraordinary true story of Dr. John Brinkley. It is a gripping tale of deception, greed, and the power of celebrity. It is also a cautionary tale about the dangers of believing everything you hear.

From Pretender to Bartender: How to Bartend in the Real Bar Scene

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2047 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	96 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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