Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart by James R Doty (2016-01-01) Paperback – 1777

This was an interesting book. A neurosurgeon who seeks to explain the magic behind creating using relaxation and intention. He writes as a caring human who has studied and become a doctor despite a poor upbringing and the life changing summer when he meets a Ruth who teaches him real magic. The fact that he is imperfect, at times arrogant and eventually realises you do get what you wish for but you need to open your heart makes the book believable.I felt myself wanting to find out more about Dr Jim Doty.A short book but written from the heart.

Heard about this book on 180 Nutrition podcast, loved James interview and brought the book immediately, really made me emotional at some points, made me think a lot about my life and upbringing. I have been meditating now for about a year and wished I'd have read this book sooner. Can't recommend this enough, everyone should read this book, just brought some copies for friends and family to read.

This book is greatly astounding and empowering as it is a story that unravels from a boy born who was into a poor family believed that he will not become anything in his later life. However after a life changing encounter he unlocked the secret of how to become successful. Along the way he learnt lessons of compassion, opening his heart which is ironic as he became a surgeon and he also grew a fierce with determination. His encounter with Ruth made him realise that despite his background he was his own person and he could do anything he wanted and Jim's life story beautifully reflects this message and so much more. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is feeling lost or unsure of their future.

I really enjoy a good book which inspires your soul. These books are rare and few between for me, but this book was one of them.I love the way that no matter how high he reaches with his career and after everything Doty achieves he is like we all are, human.He shows us with pratical techniques how we too can achieve great things...but it is never the 'things' which are so important.This is a time when love and compassion can really be all that is needed to change our world and this book helps us to see this.Thank you James Doty.

I've never written a review before, but felt compelled to write one for this book. It was an absolute joy to read, to be given such a gift at such a young age and carry it through all his life, I just couldn't put it down, I loved every minute I was reading it, and felt sad when I'd finished it I wanted it to carry on, I spent most of the time nodding to myself as i was reading, it just resonated with me so much, about kindness and humility, and caring for others, we are all on our own path, and to show compassion to others and to show self-compassion, (sometimes the harder of the two to do) is in my opinion the best thing that we could do.

I don't know why I chose this book on my Kindle to read, I usually read scientific and nutrition books to try to lead a healthy life and guide family and friends to make better choices for their health. Wanting a break from that sort of reading I suppose, and having read other books by neurosurgeons which had fascinated me, the title of this book intruiged me.Fascinated by the journey about to unfold, I began reading......I was gripped by the start, and could not stop reading. James obviously has a natural gift for helping others and his encounters with Ruth in the magic shop were meant to be . How his life journey pans out is fascinating, mistakes and all, to get to where he is today. I now feel I want to find out all I can about this remarkable man, and I will. Makes us all look at ourselves and consider whether we could do better for others. Read it - I was blown away! Thank you so much James for writing your life story.

I couldn't put this book down and fully intend reread it. What this wonderful man teaches is how I try to enrich my life and those I come in contact with. I'm 72 now and my mantra which has helped me through many serious illnesses is, I AM HAPPY, I AM STRONG, I AM HEALTHY. I say this every day mentally as I believe my brain does listen to my heart and reruns it to my subconscious mind who in turn returns it to my brain who then sends out the message to my body I AM HEALTHY, I AM HAPPY, I AM STRONG.I recommend this book to all, especially to those who need inspiration at this moment in their life and the proof that the POWER OF LOVE and COMPASSION CAN HEALKathy Glister

Wonderful book! Beautifully written, captivating, thought-provoking and emotional.. I read this in an afternoon, and it rekindles the wonderful feelings of compassion, caring,acceptance and love, whilst at the same time being an adventure, a voyage of discovery, and a heroes journey all rolled into one. Thoroughly enjoyable and totally recommended!