Into the Magic Shop
By James R. Doty MD
- Release Date: 2016-02-02
- Genre: Psychology
Description
The award-winning New York Times bestseller about the extraordinary things that can happen when we harness the power of both the brain and the heart
Growing up in the high desert of California, Jim Doty was poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother chronically depressed and paralyzed by a stroke. Today he is the director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University, of which the Dalai Lama is a founding benefactor. But back then his life was at a dead end until at twelve he wandered into a magic shop looking for a plastic thumb. Instead he met Ruth, a woman who taught him a series of exercises to ease his own suffering and manifest his greatest desires. Her final mandate was that he keep his heart open and teach these techniques to others. She gave him his first glimpse of the unique relationship between the brain and the heart.
Doty would go on to put Ruth’s practices to work with extraordinary results—power and wealth that he could only imagine as a twelve-year-old, riding his orange Sting-Ray bike. But he neglects Ruth’s most important lesson, to keep his heart open, with disastrous results—until he has the opportunity to make a spectacular charitable contribution that will virtually ruin him. Part memoir, part science, part inspiration, and part practical instruction, Into the Magic Shop shows us how we can fundamentally change our lives by first changing our brains and our hearts.
Reviews
Magical book
5By Nouf AI read every page with a smile on my face, such a beautiful book, amazing journey and it teaches you how the brain-heart harmony can change your life.A Must Read For All
5By Boomer etcMost people suffer from stress and anxiety without knowing they can do anything about it. This book shows exactly how to eliminate stress and anxiety while fostering a positive, compassionate mindset.A must read for all.
5By Han14nahAbsolutely transformative book. I think every person on Earth should read this.Extraordinary journey
2By MairamatsuiI wish I could have read this book before my mother’s death. So many struggles she had passed so graciously despite all the hardships of her life. This book is a life lesson and eye-opening if you want to build a better world for you and for the future generations.Such a beautiful book <3
5By 123121324If I could give this book a higher rating I would. I recommend this book to all who wish to connect to others and understand what it truly means to be human and connect with ones heart and mind.Life Changing
5By YnohtnaosasIf you understand and apply this book in your life, your life will change. If you think this book is another “self help book” then it won’t. Simple.Into the Magic Shop
5By Peter CoulianosThis is a beautiful book. Inspiring and very touching. It should be recommended to all young people. I believe they would relate with young Jim.It’s one of those books, life changing.
5By Marytg66It’s one of those books, life changing.BTS BROUGHT ME HERE
5By vhasmyheartI will be checking this book out at my local library this week 💜Awesome
5By GrindelynnTouched me in a profound, positive and life changing way. I stared with the Ebook then bought hard copies for my adult children!