Into the Magic Shop - Dr James R. Doty

Into the Magic Shop by Dr James R. Doty is a remarkable memoir and guide to the power of the mind and the heart. As a young boy growing up in poverty, James Doty wandered into a magic shop in California where a woman named Ruth taught him a series of techniques to visualise his dreams and open his heart — techniques that would transform his life in ways he could never have imagined.

Weaving together neuroscience, mindfulness, and deeply personal storytelling, Doty explores how compassion and intention can literally rewire the brain and change the course of a life. A moving, inspiring, and scientifically grounded account of what it means to live with purpose and an open heart.

• By Dr James R. Doty, neurosurgeon and founder of the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research
• Blends memoir, neuroscience, and mindfulness in a compelling and accessible way
• Explores the power of visualisation, compassion, and intention to transform your life
• A New York Times bestseller beloved by readers worldwide