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Allen Carr's Easyway to Control Alcohol Paperback – September 30, 2009
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READ THIS BOOK AND BECOME A HAPPY NON-DRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
Allen Carr established himself as the world''s greatest authority on helping people stop smoking, and his internationally best-selling Easy Way to Stop Smoking has been published in over 40 languages and sold more than 10 million copies.
In this classic guide, Allen applies his revolutionary method to drinking. With startling insight into why we drink and clear, simple, step-by-step instructions, he shows you the way to escape from the ''alcohol trap'' in the time it takes to read this book.
• A UNIQUE METHOD THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE WILLPOWER
• STOP EASILY, IMMEDIATELY AND PAINLESSLY
• REGAIN CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
What people say about Allen Carr''s Easyway method:
"The Allen Carr program was... nothing short of a miracle."
Anjelica Huston
"It was such a revelation that instantly I was freed from addiction."
Sir Anthony Hopkins
"His skill is in removing the psychological dependence."
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- Print length256 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherArcturus Publishing Ltd
- Publication dateSeptember 30, 2009
- Dimensions7.76 x 0.71 x 5.04 inches
- ISBN-101848374658
- ISBN-13978-1848374652
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- Publisher : Arcturus Publishing Ltd; 2nd edition (September 30, 2009)
- Language : English
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Allen Carr was a chain-smoker for over 30 years. In 1983, after countless failed attempts to quit, he went from 60–100 cigarettes a day to zero without suffering withdrawal pangs, without using willpower, and without putting on weight. He realized that he had discovered what the world had been waiting for, the easy way to stop smoking, and embarked on a mission to help cure the world’s smokers.
As a result of the phenomenal success of his method, he gained an international reputation as the world’s leading expert on stopping smoking and his network of clinics now spans the globe. His first book, Allen Carr’s Easy Way to Stop Smoking, has sold over 12 million copies, remains a global bestseller, and has been published in more than 40 different languages.
Allen Carr’s Easyway method has been successfully applied to a host of issues including sugar addiction, alcohol, debt, and other addictions.
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Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the good insights and forward-thinking ideas it provides. The book helps them change their mental attitude about drinking and quit drinking. It removes fears around quitting and replaces them with enthusiasm for living.
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Customers find the book readable. They say it's worth trying and an interesting read.
"...It is truly amazing, given my long history of alcohol abuse and failed attempts...." Read more
"...So don’t give up. Keep trying. It is worth the fight. Life will go on without alcohol." Read more
"...The book is not all bad, and contains lots of forward thinking ideas and sound wisdom that expose the contradictory and ineffective aspects of the..." Read more
"Fantastic! The AA message of powerless and being the "victim" of an incurable disease does not resonate for me, along with many other women...." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the simple yet valuable idea that makes sense, and find it straightforward and well-written.
"...Right then, right there, it all made sense. That was my "Eureka!" moment. I was free...." Read more
"...the author drills in this and other things you already know but well written. I actually quit right after reading the last chapter as directed...." Read more
"...The key to the success of this book is to read it absolutely thoroughly, mulling over each of the points Allen makes until you are really convicted..." Read more
"...is not all bad, and contains lots of forward thinking ideas and sound wisdom that expose the contradictory and ineffective aspects of the approaches..." Read more
Customers find the book thought-provoking and helpful. They say it contains good insights, forward-thinking ideas, and sound wisdom. It reinforces concepts and is considered the best motivational book on the devastation of alcohol. Readers appreciate the simple observations about enjoying life without alcohol.
"...hard to re-read, but scattered throughout the rambling are golden nuggets of advice and excellent points and arguments that I never considered until..." Read more
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"...It was such a complete transformation in my head that even when I would get over-the-top intoxicated, I would refuse to smoke a cigarette...." Read more
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Customers find the book helpful for stopping drinking. They say it reprograms their brains to stop craving alcohol and helps them quit. The book provides tools to control their addiction and gives insights into maintaining sobriety. It explains the impact of alcohol in a way they haven't heard before, and debunks conventional myths about alcohol.
"...He did an excellent job of dispelling all the common myths surrounding alcohol and why we feel attracted to it or in need of it...." Read more
"...Really, this drinking idea is not complicated, but someone who is addicted MAKES it complicated because they refuse to first challenge their own..." Read more
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"...in the book is so important, because it works to change your belief system about alcohol, think of it as brainwashing if you will...." Read more
Customers find the book helpful for stopping drinking. They say it helps them overcome their cravings and make alcohol less essential. The author explains the reasons why they drink and tackles them one by one. Readers also mention that the book allows them to continue drinking while reading as part of the instructions.
"...In other words, he very effectively and systematically removed my desire to drink; something neither AA, nor my doctor, nor my family, nor a judge..." Read more
"...best things about this method vs the willpower method is I don’t constant want a drink. I have literally lost the desire to drink...." Read more
"...first few days of that mild insecure feeling, I have been thrilled not to drink, there is no temptation at all, and my life has completely changed...." Read more
"...reality anybody can quit for good instantly and with ease; (2) alcohol is poison and is really really really bad for you...imagine how good you'll..." Read more
Customers find the book effective. They say it works and does its job well.
"...of my life has catapulted into a new realm of understanding, effectiveness, and efficiency!!..." Read more
"...IT WORKED. Actually, it worked so well, I have not had any intention to touch alcohol in 18 months...." Read more
"...Logic is an ineffective tool when applied to human instinct, physiology, and emotion...." Read more
"...says you dont have to quit until you've read it through....and it's already working. This beer I've always loved actually tastes awful...." Read more
Customers find the book's method easy to follow. It removes their fears and replaces them with enthusiasm for living. They find it simple to quit smoking and drinking without any cravings. The book enables them to stop without feeling deprived or missing out, giving them productive time each day.
"I had success with Allen Carr's other book, Easy Way to Quit Smoking (over three years smoke free without a single regret and so many benefits)...." Read more
"...my self-esteem, the respect of my husband and family, hours of productive time each day that are not wasted by being inebriated, no longer feeling..." Read more
"...If that is the case, then it enables you to stop and also gives the first insights into maintaining sobriety since it appeals to common sense and..." Read more
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Customers find the book repetitive and rambly at times. They say it's tedious and even boring at times. The repetition makes it difficult to read and grasp all the concepts.
"...This makes the book a bit hard to re-read, but scattered throughout the rambling are golden nuggets of advice and excellent points and arguments..." Read more
"...Also unlike Easyway to Quit Smoking, this book gets rambly, particularly at the beginning...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013I had quit drinking for about 2 weeks with the 'willpower method' for the 100th time and knew that I was on the verge of falling off the wagon again. So I started searching amazon for a new book to help give me some motivation to continue my run. I read some reviews on this book and figured it was worth a read.
I must say, Mr. Carr's approach to controlling (quitting) drinking was unlike anything I had ever heard, and I've read a lot on the subject, including the AA Big Book. It was nice to hear for once that I didn't need to go to 12-step meetings to be cured or check into rehab for 30 days or talk to a shrink about how daddy didn't love me enough.
It was intriguing to hear that I had simply fallen for a trick, fallen into a trap. He did an excellent job of dispelling all the common myths surrounding alcohol and why we feel attracted to it or in need of it. He tackled the problem in a very logical way by exploring what we really benefit from drinking. If you look close enough you will realize that there is no benefit whatsoever.
In other words, he very effectively and systematically removed my desire to drink; something neither AA, nor my doctor, nor my family, nor a judge could do. About halfway through the book, I knew that I wouldn't drink again! It is truly amazing, given my long history of alcohol abuse and failed attempts. At this current writing I'm 5 weeks sober and have not had any cravings for booze, which was a daily battle before coming across this gem.
Like another reviewer said, I feel like the book has hypnotized me in a way. I almost instantly went from waking up every day and praying to have the strength to fight off the temptations to waking up every day and simply knowing that the fight is over and I have won. I still think it's too good to be true, due to my horrible track record, so I continue to re-read certain chapters and the instructions, just to ensure that my resolve and my new perception of the foul tasting poison remain strong.
I highly recommend this book to anyone searching for a fresh perspective on this disease. I haven't gone this long without a drink in over 20 years and the amazing thing is that I no longer feel like I'm making a sacrifice or missing out on anything. Read this book with an open mind and I think you'll come out of it feeling the same way. Truly amazing!
Update - 5/28/13 - I'm still going strong, now 89 days sober. Upon re-reading the entire book, not being surprised or intrigued by the contents anymore, I'm realizing that the author tends to ramble on, when making a point, often taking off on long tangents. This makes the book a bit hard to re-read, but scattered throughout the rambling are golden nuggets of advice and excellent points and arguments that I never considered until reading this book. I'm making good use of my kindle note marker this time around to preserve the valuable information and dismiss the useless stuff, for when I come back to it. Still highly recommended.
Update - 9/12/13 - About 6 and a half months sober now! And I owe the beginning of my journey to this little book. It helped me get in the right frame of mind in the early days, which was essential. No book is going to make you stop drinking, but a book can act as a good guide or counselor to help you see things outside of your own warped perspective. And believe me, every active alcoholic has a warped perspective of things. The longer I'm sober, the more astonishing it is to me how easily I used to rationalize my extremely dysfunctional way of life. If you're tired of the maddening pattern of spending half your time repairing things and the other half sabotaging them, then look beyond your own understanding and buy this book and take the first step to correct your warped perspective. If I can do it, then anyone can!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2014Before I begin, I just want to say that this is the first review I have done for Amazon despite being a Prime member for 6+ years. I know I know, you may be thinking I am some lazy bum who does not care about his fellow Amazon shopper....OR realize that this book has made such a large impact on my life and want to share it with as many people as possible. My goal is to give a little background about myself, my struggle and the solution. Even if just one person gets something from this then this review will be a success. Now a little about myself...
I am 26, I have a successful job in the construction industry, have a great group of friends and family and my whole world revolves around cars. Talking, wrenching, watching, driving. It is in my blood. This seems irrelavent now but will make more sense later. I went to a great high school, played all the sports, never did drugs or drank in excess. Yes, I went to parties but it was not a every weekend event. Continued on to college and got a two year degree. I was paying for myself so I could not afford the required classes to get my Bachelors degree and in search of a job I ended up getting into construction.
By the time I was 20 I was probably drinking twice a week steady with some of the older guys I worked with. I turned 21 and without realizing it my drinking had shot through the roof. I was going out and buying this or that to try whether it be hard alcohol or microbrews. I did not think much of it since I was just doing what every other 21 year old was doing, right? Around the age of 23 I realized I had a major problem on my hands. I was buying a pint of Jagermeister a night and could slam the entire bottle in one shot. Of course I left out some details in those two years such as I gained about 60 pounds, ruined the relationship with the girl of my dreams whom I dated for 5 years, I lost touch with friends I had known for years, was now socially and personally using drugs (weed, pills, coke) becuase I was trying to reach a "new drunk" since I had such a high tolerance and I lost touch of reality.
But I always made it to work in time, I made new friends, bought bigger clothes and was just telling myself one continuous excuse after another. So I continued to drink like a fish. Anything and everything. I can not tell you how many times I would slam that pint of Jager, and within an hour was driving to the local liquor store for another pint because I started to early (5:00pm) and didnt want to lose my buzz before bedtime. Being blackout drunk was almost a nightly occourance and the hangovers just became the normal for me. But again, I kept it to myself and figured I would deal with the issue later.
I eventually went to an AA meeting and what the people said there really made sense. They had the same issues as I did. But I did not know how to dedicate an hour a day to it, but more importantly, let everyone know that I was an alcoholic. I did not want that label. I tried stopping through willpower a dozen or so times. That would last about two weeks tops before I gave myself another reason to drink. I would google things and tried the Kudzu root and the vitamin deficiency programs, etc. Nothing worked. I knew I had to stop before I killed myself or someone else. I could not live my life like this. I stumbled across "The Easy Way to Control Alcohol" on Amazon, read some reviews and based off them, it almost seemed to good to be true. I ordered it and was nothing but doubtful.
Once I recieved the book I did not open it up for about three weeks. Why, I am not sure, probably becasue I would have rather drink then read. Once I started, you are given very specific instructions, one of which is continue to drink like normal as long as you read the book sober. I would read a dozen or so pages at a time about every three days and I really took my time, did what he said and comprehended what he wrote. The entire time I was nothing but doubtful that this would work however in the back of my head I was jumping for joy hoping it really would be as easy as Carr said. When I got to the last chapter it probably took me a week to finish it. I was just so apprehensive and nervouse for the "final instructions."
I did it, I completed the book but nothing felt different. Did it work? I went to work the next day and on the way home I avoided all the liquor stores. But it felt more like when I try to quit with the willpower method then a permanent fix. I stayed sober that night. The next day I went to work and did the same thing, avoided the liquor store stop on the way home but only because I felt like I had to. I was walking up to my front step of my house when my best friend whom I have grown up with was working on his car and he yelled over. He asked if I wanted to give him a hand putting a part on his car when he gets off work (9pm). Then it all clicked!
Right then, right there, it all made sense. That was my "Eureka!" moment. I was free. No longer a slave to alcohol and my life revolving around it. At that moment I realized I no longer had to make up another excuse or text him the next day saying how I "fell asleep" when in reality would rather get in a drunken coma then hang out with my best friend and work on cars. So many times I had left car shows/events early or blew off working on a car because I wanted to get drunk. At that moment I knew I would never have to make that decision again and it felt incredible.
Everything Carr said fell into place and not only was I going to be sober, I was going to stay sober and it was going to be easy. I am proud to say I am currently six weeks sober, I have not felt this good since I was about 20 and I have zero desire to drink. This includes going to the bar for lunch with my co-workers, bowling in a league once a week, celebrating New Years Eve, my birthday and attending a wedding. It is a feeling I cannot describe to say I have beaten alcohol.
I know my review has been a little longer then you probably wanted to read, and I could still write more but I just wanted to show that I was your typical jock in high school, I was succeessful at whatever I tried and alcohol still dragged me down to its level. Even then I was still a functioning alcoholic but that did not make it ok. I also wanted to establish just how much alcohol I was drinking on a daily basis and was able to stop just like that. This book is your answer if you have a real desire to quit drinking. You need to follow Carr's instructions exactly as he says, take your time reading it, have an open mind and digest what he says. Just becuase you finish it does not mean your magically cured. You may have to re-read it or let it sink in for a few days. It has changed my life and I am forever thankful for it. I cannot wait to update this review and let everyone know how my sobriety is going and the positive changes it has led to. Thank you for reading and if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.
UPDATE:
Well I’m sorry for such a long delay in writing an update but I just wanted everyone to know that I just passed my 5 year date for being sober. Yes, that is correct, 5 years without a single drop. My life has done a full 180. I went to school to become an electrician, I have purchased my own house and completely renovated it, I have an amazing fiancé who I live with, my finances are in order, I am back in the gym lifting and have lost all the weight. This one book has changed my life.
I think one of the best things about this method vs the willpower method is I don’t constant want a drink. I have literally lost the desire to drink. Now do not get me wrong, there are times where I have had a bad day and could use a drink but I think that is more of what society has told us to do vs what my body actually wants.
And the hardest part I think of this whole process is the social aspect of drinking. I still will go to bars about once a month with coworkers or friends and have a coke and I can be in that atmosphere and be ok. But I will always drive separate so that I can leave whenever I want.
So to wrap things up if you feel that your drinking has gotten a little out of control this book is worth a read. I can’t believe I have been clean for 5 years but here I am writing this update. It is an amazing feeling. Everything is so much simpler now and I am happier then I can put into words. So don’t give up. Keep trying. It is worth the fight. Life will go on without alcohol.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022This author goes to great lengths to let you know that alcohol is poisen. I get that and it says that so many times it gets drilled in pretty good. Common sense prevails in this book over and over. There are several ways the author drills in this and other things you already know but well written. I actually quit right after reading the last chapter as directed. He was very clear to have your last drink after the final instructions. So far ive been 8 days sober and I have no regrets buying this book. He makes quite a bit of simple observations about being able to enjoy life without alcohol. If you are already making plans to quit alcohol this book is a good choice. The title is misleading if you are a heavy abuser of alcohol becuase if you are, then quit alltogether. If your buying this book to just control your alcohol consumption then you need to find another book or AA. He does not believe AA is for everyone and I agree. I definetly have the strength to not do the AA route now like some people very close to me. Im not a public meeting telling strangers my personal issues. If you are go for it. For me Id keep this book around and keep it as a reference material. No regrets here. Just remember to weigh two things and you will do just fine. 1. What are the benefits of alcohol. 2. what are the benefits of not drinking alcohol. Its up to you to make that decesion. If you really making lots of bad decesions when drinking then you will understand what in life is more important. Your decision is yours and yours only.Honestly ,I was a heavy drinker. I made up my mind a month before I quit. I have ZERO regrets and ZERO reasons to drink again after 30 years of abuse. Ill check in again in a month or two to update. Thanks and I hope your journey is a happy and productive one. My mind hasnt been this clear in many years!!! God Bless ..
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- K. SchlahtReviewed in Canada on January 21, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Effective!! Wow!
I am not even done this book yet and it's already working SO WELL for me. Holy smokes. This book uncovers everything. It's everything you need to read. His writing style is a little hard to get used to (I think he sounds very arrogant) but if you read every word, I really think this book can help you. I hope it does if you are looking for help :). I really recommend it!!
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Daniel SandovalReviewed in Mexico on May 8, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars buenisimo
espectacular libro. ejemplos muy claros y con total eficiencia. Se lo recomendaría a quien quiera controlar la bebida siempre con gusto
- ravinderReviewed in India on November 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Read till end and impact is like a miracle
Realy couldn't believed.. today is NY 11th day and I finished the book..not even a single Day I got cravings
- floris paviotReviewed in Spain on December 4, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Changed my life
If you read this book carefully and with an open mind, you will see absolutely no point in drinking alcohol anymore.
Keep in mind that it will not solve the problem that brought you to drinking in the first place.
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vincent h.Reviewed in France on April 19, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Je pensais pas que ca allait etre si simple
Alors je me considere loin d etre sauve, car ca ne fait 'que'15 jours que je ne bois plus, mais avant de lire ce livre, je pensais que ca aurait presque impossible et demander plein de volonte, surtout dans mon cas, je vis dans un endroit touristique, tous mes amis boivent et c est la fete tout le temps. Et bien rien de plus simple que d'arreter! Je recommande vivement ce lire et vous qui me lisez, essayez! Bonne chance!
EDIT: Apres un mois, tjrs bien et sans alcool. Merci Allen!