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Summary of 'Into the Magic Shop' by James R. Doty, MD | Includes Analysis
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- Length: 30 mins
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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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