Driven by childhood trauma, a passionate engineer turned doctor confronts the suffering within the medical system. Expecting to find compassion and care, he instead encounters a broken, inhumane and corrupt system. As his journey leads him to question his own deeply held beliefs, he uncovers an urgent need for strategies prioritising human connection over technical fixes.
Through profound encounters with patients and wise teachers, the author discovers a new scientific reality where healing flourishes and miracles occur daily – insights with the potential to transform medical practice. After winning New Zealand's highest medical award, he makes a bold decision to leave the system and embrace his true calling as a healer and teacher.
This honest and captivating medical memoir explores how societal myths and trauma misshape our beliefs, and our innate capacity to heal. Blending cutting-edge neuroscience with extraordinary stories of compassion and healing, this book offers fresh insights and new hope by showing how challenging our assumptions can transform our lives and the world we are part of.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An incredibly fascinating story - I couldn’t put this book down! I now have a new understanding of compassion, of trauma healing, and the transformation that is required in our medical system. Here’s hoping that influential people read and act upon this book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A story of courage and persistence, riveting, uplifting and brilliant. Worthy of being read by all.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I couldn’t put it down. A deeply touching memoir, so personal, relatable, uplifting, and full of hope. A beautiful reminder that healing is possible, and sometimes, it happens in ways you’d never expect. The love story between Robin and Meredith adds an extra layer of warmth and inspiration that makes the book even more special.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I was hooked after reading the introduction and riveted by the gripping first chapter. Robin vividly portrays his vision of a better world for our children and grandchildren. I want to see this book put into the hands of every politician, every CEO, every leader in every field - and be made mandatory reading. It could heal the world.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Held me captivated from the first word. Robin's real and attainable vision of what the future of patient care should be was the main attraction of this book, if we are all just willing to take a chance. Should be mandatory reading for every student and practitioner.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A provocative page turner that encourages hope and healing! It’s a lovely book from a courageous and compassionate healer that the world needs to hear.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In this compelling memoir, Robin takes readers on an extraordinary journey of unflinching honesty. His story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of innovative therapies. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of trauma, healthcare, and personal growth.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A captivating read and a privilege to be taken on this deeply personal account of Robin’s journey. I found myself shedding the odd tear as I recognised the traumas in my own personal quest to do the best for my patients. His compassion and drive are inspiring and has caused me to take stock of my own life.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s so good! I stayed up late to devour chapter after chapter. It reads like a riveting medical thriller, yet it moved me to tears and laughter, righteous anger and waves of empathy. I want to recommend it to every health professional I've ever encountered.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a great, beautiful memoir, always gripping. A transformative read, it blends personal insight with professional wisdom and offers a compassionate and hopeful perspective on healing and the medical system.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bravo, Dr Youngson! A captivating narrative with deeply moving, thought provoking and sometimes humorous accounts. Beautifully written, inspiring and hopeful.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This honest, raw, heart felt and inspiring autobiography is an excellent read for all people working in our health system, from politicians and policy makers, doctors and nurses to cleaners and health care volunteers. Full of compassion, he shows how a broken system can be redesigned to one that works.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My great wish is that those in positions of power and influence make time to read this book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Science of Miracles offers a groundbreaking perspective on trauma and healing, a must-read for anyone seeking solutions to the systemic challenges in healthcare and leadership roles. For me personally, this book and the training I received from the author have been life-changing, and I am certain it will inspire others.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dr Robin Youngson’s intimate memoir takes the reader on a fascinating journey towards personal and professional healing. From the traumas of childhood to those of hospital medicine, Robin enthrals with heroic tales of suffering, discovery, and ultimately, redemption through healing. This wonderful book landscapes the heart of a talented and compassionate innovator, who always puts patient care and safety above professional status and power.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From the opening pages of ‘The Science of Miracles’ Robin Youngson takes us on a deeply personal and eye-opening journey to bring greater compassion to health care. A wonderful gift that opens a door to other leaders in the pursuit of a better world.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fast paced, easy to read and eliciting a visceral sense of shared experience, Robin’s book helps us explore the depths of our culture and our psyche, bringing great hope that the deeper treasures of humanity and healthcare can be found. Thank you, Robin, for your courage and authenticity. Your legacy will be longstanding.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A remarkable book. To read this memoir is to witness a magical metamorphosis of epic proportions. Robin describes his journey through a fraught childhood to his career as an anaesthetic consultant at the top of his game, struggling within the bounds of the medical realm. He turns from fighting the system to accepting a journey of self discovery and spiritual awakening. From head to heart, we dive into the soul of an innately intuitive and gifted healer - and everything in between!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m loving this book! It’s a great read and hard to put down. The Science of Miracles should be required reading for all doctors. Robin shares the courageous journey from being a professional medical specialist, to a healer with heart.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It is difficult to put down this book as it is a compelling read, and a stepping stone to infinite possibility. You can learn much from Robin’s inspirational journey
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It's such a wonderful read! This book is both inspiring and timely, urging us to completely rethink how we approach health, starting with our hearts. I connected so deeply with Robin's journey into becoming such a compassionate and holistic healer.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I'm in awe. I started reading this beauty and couldn't stop. Grateful to share in his soul work and his journey through this written masterpiece. Thanks to Robin I have experienced the healing power of Havening and this book is confirmation of the amazing soul-led work he is committed to.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Science of Miracles is a true miracle story of what it means to be a healer and to be healed. It reads like an adventure thriller sparring life with death, and despair with hope, keeping me at the edge of my seat and unable to put it down. I highly recommend it to all who are engaged in the healing profession.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I was unable to put this book down! Each page draws you in as if you are face-to-face hearing Robin’s experiences. Inspiring personal stories and astounding results really showing the power behind Havening. It’s encouraging how simple yet effective healing can be.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A bloody good read!!! Robin's journey from adventuring engineer and heroic doctor to a spiritual and authentic healer is extraordinary. He lays bare his life, his challenges and his weaknesses and allows the reader to empathise their way through this epic journey with him. The book has the right amount of medical detail to lend it gravitas and also the right amount of human frailty to keep it real. It was an uplifting read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Youngson is a natural story-teller and it’s his self-honesty that shines through his life of learning. Well written and thought provoking, ‘The Science of Miracles’ is a story of personal discovery and courage that made Youngson a leader in compassionate care, trauma healing and mind-body medicine. Highly recommended.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am so grateful that I have had the opportunity to read your book, which is enthralling and kept me reading until I had come to the end. I am going through a period of change and having read this book I feel so hopeful. I have been enabled to listen to myself, develop my skills and hopefully will make a greater contribution. Thank you, Robin.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is an amazingly emotive and hugely inspiring book in which Robin speaks from the heart with self awareness, honesty and humility. Robin’s focus on wellbeing and holistic spiritual based care, multicultural and compassionate care shine through. This tenacity and passion for helping people is deeply impressive and I urge others to read this insightful and deeply inspiring book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unputdownable!! The science of miracles captured my heart and soul! Stories of resilience, hope and astonishing healing are scattered through this inspiring memoir. In the current global times of chaos and turmoil, this is a must read for anyone wanting to believe in the power of hope, kindness, and care, leading us on to a better world.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Robins book is both compelling and evocative; the gift afforded him through his commitment to fostering compassionate care and the profound intimacy of engaging with healing humanity. This book will do much to awaken co-operation and collaboration on furthering a compassionate way
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A rich and adventurous life lived in honesty transforms fear and anger into compassion, again and again, and a way of true healing is offered.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Honest, compelling and courageous, this story needs to be read, shared and acted upon. Robin’s words bring tears to my eyes and hope to my heart.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Through his poignant storytelling and vulnerability, Robin opens our eyes and our hearts to the miracles that are possible when we welcome the rebirth of human-centred care in a system yearning and ripe for transformation.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A very important and timely book showing how compassionate, conscious leadership creates much better outcomes for all stakeholders. Every medical professional should read this book!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With a keen interest in traumatic medical and birth experiences this book provides a voice of hope to the many who needlessly suffer in silence. Robin reminds us that there is a better way to care for ourselves and others through compassion and the innovative therapy of Havening Touch. His story is soulfully narrated, touching all the layers of who we are, gifting a glimpse of humanity’s desire to love and be loved.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a brave and personal expose of Robin’s journey, against the tide of conservative opinion, from a conventional medicine base to embrace the challenges of how to heal from within. He provides new insight and hope for inner peace, and a positive outcome by relatively simple and inexpensive methods.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a gripping and celebratory account of a journey from harrowing experiences in his life, challenging failing systems in work, to personal healing and championing a revolutionary modality. Dr. Youngson's compelling book is life changing, and should be essential reading!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An absolute privilege to read this book in fact I couldn't put it down!! Robin takes us on this remarkable journey of healing and alleviating the suffering of others. I wanted to stand up and applaud his fearlessness in taking on the medical establishment and his gallant efforts in trying to make the health system more compassionate and humane. A must read for all health professionals.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A must read for everyone in the healthcare profession, eloquent and engaging, a real page turner! I was riveted reading about his journey. Robin’s life experiences and all the synchronicities that led him to become a gifted healer are so inspiring.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book is a brave and intimate account of the enormous struggles and challenges that Robin has had to face in his professional and personal life. Robin has taken us on a journey into the importance of human dynamics and how the quality of compassion is fundamental in effective and humane practice. He also shows us how miracles can be part of the wonder of medicine in terms of recoveries and experiences that do not follow the expected scientific paradigm.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved the book! It offers a profound insight into the true nature of our broken healthcare system; this book will draw you in, shock you, make you cry and then restore your faith that humans can create a better system despite all the obstacles we collectively face. A must-read handbook for every health professional.
Dr Robin Youngson is a uniquely accomplished professional with a diverse background in engineering and medicine. A graduate of Cambridge University with an engineering degree and a medical degree from Bristol University, he has earned a Fellowship in both the Royal College of Anaesthetists (UK) and the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.
Over his 30-year career as an anaesthetic specialist, Dr Youngson became an influential leader in international healthcare. He advised the New Zealand government and the World Health Organization on patient safety, healthcare quality and compassionate care.
His book 'Time to Care’ sparked an international movement for compassionate healthcare and has been translated into Dutch, German and Hungarian. In 2016, he was honoured with the highest award from the New Zealand Medical Association for his outstanding contributions to New Zealand's health.
In 2020, Dr Youngson quit conventional medicine to focus on healing in his private clinic as a Certified Practitioner and Trainer in Havening Techniques. Through the rapid release of trauma, he has helped over a thousand clients with PTSD, anxiety and panic disorders, depression, chronic fatigue, brain impairment, and chronic pain, transforming the lives of many.
He resides with his wife, Meredith, in the seaside town of Raglan, where he enjoys long cycling adventures, building a tiny house for his daughter and grandson and restoring antique clocks.