Into the Magic Shop

This book tells the remarkable story of James R. Doty's journey from a poor and dysfunctional childhood to becoming a successful neurosurgeon and director of CCARE at Stanford University.

At the age of 12, Doty met Ruth, a woman who taught him a series of exercises and meditative techniques that eased his suffering and helped him manifest his greatest desires.

The book explores how these early interactions changed his brain and life, leading to extraordinary success but also highlighting the importance of keeping his heart open, a lesson he initially neglected with disastrous results.

It is part memoir, part science, part inspiration, and part practical instruction, showing how we can fundamentally change our lives by changing our brains and hearts.