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Into the Magic Shop
- A Neurosurgeon's True Story of the Life-Changing Magic of Mindfulness and Compassion That Inspired the Hit K-Pop Band BTS
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
The award-winning New York Times best seller that inspired BTS' K-pop song 'Magic Shop'.
The day that 12-year-old James Doty walked in to his local magic shop is the day that changed his life.
Once the neglected son of an alcoholic father and a mother with chronic depression, he has gone on to become a leading neurosurgeon, based at Stanford University. He credits Ruth for this incredible turnaround: the remarkable woman he met at the Cactus Rabbit Magic Shop, who devoted the summer to transforming his mind and opening his heart.
In this uplifting memoir, Jim explains the visualisation techniques Ruth taught him that gave him the self-esteem to imagine a new future for himself. He examines the science behind mindfulness and why the skills he learned - of focus and attention - now help him to think fast and keep calm in the operating theatre. And he shows us what is possible when you start to change your brain and your heart. Into the Magic Shop imparts some powerful life lessons about how to live better and inspires us to believe that we all have inside us the capacity to change our own destiny.
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- Sarah Thomas
- 19-12-20
A valuable perspective on life
A tale from rags to riches and discovering that having lots of money isn't the key to happiness, but that kindness of the heart is far more rewarding than anything money can buy.
An extra ordinary life and person achieving beyond what anyone was thought possible. Okay for some this level isn't possible, but it does demonstrate that if you really want something, then you have to be determined to strive for it.
You follow him from a difficult low point in his life to highs and lows again. I listened to it on audio but would like to write down some of his mantras.
If you want to know what's important in life, then this is a book to read. It's not page turing exciting, but it is worth a read for reflection and gratitude for what is really important in life.
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- K Merryweather
- 24-10-20
Inspirational
I heard of James Doty on Sam Harris’ Waking Up App and this book didn’t disappoint. Very interesting and inspirational while being very honest. Extremely moving in places and a beautiful story.
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- somebody
- 03-11-20
Wish every single human read this book!
Extraordinary explanation of using the power of mind & heart and how it corresponds to neuroscience ❤ Thank u Dr. Dorty!
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- L Hope
- 31-10-20
Exceptional
Compelling, extremely useful, loved it. In a world with so much loss and grief this has given me hope to cope better.
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- chaz761
- 09-09-20
A must read
Just read it today
Make time in your life and read it
Today
Very good
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- Christine
- 11-03-21
Wonderful reminder of what is important in life
Absolutely wonderful book.
Very engaging reader who tells a wonderful story of the Author’s life and the lessons learnt.
I have been reminded of what is important in life- compassion, dignity of others, kindness and forgiveness.
Great lessons
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- Tam
- 28-02-21
Definately recommend!
Absolutely inspiring & thought provoking. I loved it! I would definately recommend this book .
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- M Hanlon
- 19-02-21
A great thought provoking read
I loved this book. The author is a neurosurgeon, so the first couple of sentences reflect this & take you by surprise, but do not reflect the content of the rest of the book.
It is a really enjoyable read that hooks you in & keeps you wanting to read more. As it is based on his own life story, it is more intriguing than a work of fiction.
There are definitely sections that make you think & reflect on your own life, values & behaviours. It was a great read, well narrated, I will definitely read it again.
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- Lin Lee
- 23-10-20
Remarkable and moving account of a life
I heard Dr Doty's interview with Sam Harris. His sincerity and wisdom are obvious.
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- martina
- 10-03-24
Beautiful book
Great story with great insights, well told! Shows the power of the mind but also the power of just one kind person to influence a child.
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