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A review by littletsundoku
Into the Magic Shop by James R. Doty
5.0
"The energy of the universe is within us. It is in that stardust that makes up each of us. All that power of creation. All that power of expansion. All that beautiful, simple, synchronized power. Energy can flow from one place to another. And it can flow from one person to another."
This book deserves all the stars in the sky. This may sound impossible but I have never heard nor seen this book online. I've never read any reviews or recommendations that went my way yet somehow, I found this book while I was looking at my local bookstore. I didn't plan on buying anything that day and yet I was intrigued at the contents and decided to try and take a risk.
Was this the universe's own way of sending me a message? I have been going through a hard time in my life as of recently and reading about Jim's life and all the tricks Ruth taught him made me feel emotional, seen, and loved. It was as if the book had found me just when I needed it the most.
This may be a memoir but it felt like reading fiction. I loved every moment of reading all the words in this book and I may not be a very forgiving, and compassionate person but it made me want to try. It made me want to become a better person not for others but for myself - for my peace of mind, and my happiness.
I have related to the majority of difficult topics and stories that were discussed in the book and it made me think that I wasn't alone. I'm sure that others would have the same story as me and others may have it worse - and while I am in the middle of trying to find meaning and purpose in my life, I am sure that I would become the person who could also bring light and heal others after I am also done healing myself.
If you haven't read this book yet, do it. You won't ever regret it.
"Everyone has a story, and I have learned that, at the core of it, most of our stories are more similar than not. Connection can be powerful. Sometimes just a brief meeting can change someone's life forever."
This book deserves all the stars in the sky. This may sound impossible but I have never heard nor seen this book online. I've never read any reviews or recommendations that went my way yet somehow, I found this book while I was looking at my local bookstore. I didn't plan on buying anything that day and yet I was intrigued at the contents and decided to try and take a risk.
Was this the universe's own way of sending me a message? I have been going through a hard time in my life as of recently and reading about Jim's life and all the tricks Ruth taught him made me feel emotional, seen, and loved. It was as if the book had found me just when I needed it the most.
This may be a memoir but it felt like reading fiction. I loved every moment of reading all the words in this book and I may not be a very forgiving, and compassionate person but it made me want to try. It made me want to become a better person not for others but for myself - for my peace of mind, and my happiness.
I have related to the majority of difficult topics and stories that were discussed in the book and it made me think that I wasn't alone. I'm sure that others would have the same story as me and others may have it worse - and while I am in the middle of trying to find meaning and purpose in my life, I am sure that I would become the person who could also bring light and heal others after I am also done healing myself.
If you haven't read this book yet, do it. You won't ever regret it.
"Everyone has a story, and I have learned that, at the core of it, most of our stories are more similar than not. Connection can be powerful. Sometimes just a brief meeting can change someone's life forever."