• Summary of 'Into the Magic Shop' by James R. Doty, MD | Includes Analysis

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Summary of Into the Magic Shop by James R. Doty | Includes Analysis

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In his memoir Into the Magic Shop, Dr. James R. Doty describes how simple meditative techniques have had a profound effect on both his personal and professional paths. His account traces his evolution from troubled child to struggling student to distinguished neurosurgeon, including his tenure as the CEO of a billion-dollar company. From the vantage of his current role as the founding director of a compassion-research center at Stanford University, he reflects on the ups and downs of his life so far.

He begins with a detailed account of one summer that changed his life. In 1968, up-and-coming eighth-grader James Doty went by "Bob" and lived with his impoverished family in Lancaster, California, a small town about 70 miles north of Los Angeles. Bob was a caretaker, not just for himself, but also for his mother, who was depressed; his father, who was a violent alcoholic, and his brother, who was frequently bullied by other kids....

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A bit repetitive but useful overview of the book …seems more overview then summary … as I am curious but don’t Know if the
Book would share the lessons he learned about how to meditate, visualize and access the heart. Tags summary didn’t really share this and it wonder if the book would?

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