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Easy Way to Control Alcohol Paperback – 1 Dec. 2002

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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 leading authority on how to stop smoking and The Easy Way to Control Alcohol applies his revolutionary method to drinking. With startling insight into why we drink and clear step-by-step instructions, he shows yo the way to escape the "alcohol trap" in the time it takes to read this book.

What people say about Aleen 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 my addiction."
Sir Anthony Hopkins

"His skill is in removing the psychological dependence."
The Sunday Times

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    1 Dec. 2002
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  7. ISBN-10
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  1. What you really enjoy in an alcoholic drink is not the drink itself, but the ending of the irritation of wanting that drink. Non-drinkers enjoy that all the time.
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Allen Carr (1934-2006) was a chain-smoker for over 30 years. In 1983, after countless failed attempts to quit, he went from 100 cigarettes a day to zero without suffering withdrawal pangs, without using willpower and without gaining weight. He realised 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.

Easyway has grown to become a global phenomenon with seminar centres in 150+ cities in more than 50 countries around the world. Allen Carr's Easyway books, online video programmes, and live group seminars have helped an estimated 50 million smokers worldwide. A vast majority of those happy non-smokers became aware of the method as a result of personal recommendation from their friends, family, and colleagues.

Allen Carr is now recognised as the world's leading expert on helping smokers to quit and has sold over 16 million books on the topic. His Easyway method has been successfully applied to a host of issues including weight control, alcohol and other addictions and fears. In 2006, Allen was diagnosed with lung cancer and passed away that November handing responsibility for Easyway over to his closest and most trusted colleagues.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arcturus (1 Dec. 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0572028504
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0572028503
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.4 x 21.5 x 1.7 cm
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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 insightful and thought-provoking. They appreciate the premise that it's important to stop drinking altogether, not cut down. The book is described as readable, straightforward, and non-condescending. Many customers find the method effective and helpful for quitting drinking.

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175 customers mention ‘Value for money’147 positive28 negative

Customers find the book helpful for those looking to quit drinking. They say it's a good read and worth their time. The book makes a lot of sense and is memorable. Readers mention it has improved their health, quality of life, and mental health.

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"...This book costs less than a couple of pints and can be read easily over the course of a couple of days. What do you have to lose?..." Read more

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161 customers mention ‘Thought provoking’132 positive29 negative

Customers find the book insightful and detailed. They say it has helped them change their mentality and outlook on alcohol. The book is described as inspiring, informative, and logical.

"...old-fashioned, some of the analogies are out of date, but the messages are so relevant that it would be a shame not to give it a try...." Read more

"...Another update - TEN YEARS off the booze now. As well as the health and money benefits my life has changed immeasurably...." Read more

"...I'm sleeping better than I have for years, I'm happier at home and with work, the kids are getting more of my time and I'm down the gym every day..." Read more

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122 customers mention ‘Alcohol intake’115 positive7 negative

Customers find the book's approach to alcohol intake helpful. They say it systematically removes their desire to drink by eliminating excuses. The book offers a different perspective on how to control drinking and changes their outlook on alcohol. It provides an insightful look at the psychology of drinking and how herd mentality plays a part in it.

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66 customers mention ‘Readability’52 positive14 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the straightforward, non-condescending writing style. The points made make sense and help them think more clearly. Readers describe the book as logical and helpful.

"...This book costs less than a couple of pints and can be read easily over the course of a couple of days. What do you have to lose?..." Read more

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46 customers mention ‘Effectiveness’40 positive6 negative

Customers find the book effective. They say it works, is powerful, and contains a very powerful method. The book starts promisingly with clear instructions and promises.

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Customers find the book's instructions clear and concise. They say it helps them quickly and effectively. The book explains everything clearly, making it easier to find a new path. Readers recommend working through it slowly and reading a little everyday.

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"Inspiring and extremely informative 👏 . Explained in a very clever way. Makes you see Alcohol for what it REALLY is!!..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's positive effects. They feel better, relaxed, and less anxious after reading it. The book helps them sleep better and have more energy.

"...I’m productive, relaxed, kind, considerate, happy, calm, reliable, thoughtful, clear-headed, energised...and FUN!..." Read more

"...Some alcoholic drinks are just very palatable and do indeed couple well with certain foods, but again I do agree that his point is we try to hard to..." Read more

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"...I’m now 7 months sober and I feel great. It’s honestly the best decision I ever made and I have no intention to drink again...." Read more

16 customers mention ‘Pacing’13 positive3 negative

Customers find the book's pacing satisfactory. They mention that they are no longer drinking, and they are happy and free. They also say it is cheap and a permanent fix.

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"...Eating out is so cheap without a drink on arrival followed by a bottle of wine (or two)!!..." Read more

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The title is deceiving it states to help you control your drinking and curb how much you drink then at paige 228 it's states that it was meant 2 deceive you because the only way is to quit drinking permanently
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my life in a day!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 December 2020
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    I had always had alcohol as a big part of my life from teenage years onwards. I thought that it gave life that extra coating of fun and sparkle, that it made events more enjoyable and that it took things from being nice to being great.
    Over time, from teenage years through my 20s and 30s and into my 40s, it became something that I couldn’t imagine evenings out without having drinks (a few beforehand to get the evening going and then a steady flow throughout the night to never let the fun-meter drop down), evenings in seemed duller without wine or gin and tonics. It was a consistent backdrop to pretty much everything I did.
    I knew that it had negative effects - waking up with a feeling of foreboding while I remembered what had happened the night before (did I make a fool of myself or go too far or did I do okay?), lots of hangovers (from mild to plenty of humdingers), arguments over ridiculous things, letting people down - but I just couldn’t imagine life without the “upsides” of drinking. Where would the fun come from? How dull would it be without it?
    I started to try different types of moderation - slowing my pace down, keeping drinking to a set number of days per week (I did 2 days a week for about 6 months) but I always felt like I was holding my breath until I could have my “fun days”.
    I was looking for yet another moderation book when I came across this one by Allen Carr - I ordered it on that basis and started to read it.
    I read it pretty much in one sitting and, by halfway through, I knew I’d never drink again.
    The stripping back of the myths about alcohol that are woven into our society was what did it for me. It was like turning the bright shiny apple around and seeing a great fat maggot sitting in the middle eating away - I lost my desire for it immediately and knew that the image I had of alcohol in my head had been torn down forever.
    That was 4.5 years ago and I haven’t touched a drop of alcohol since I picked this book up. What’s even better, is that I haven’t wanted to.
    No more white-knuckling the periods of abstinence, no more feelings of guilt, no more trying to remember what happened the night before, no more trying to pretend that I meant to do the stupid things I’d done while drinking.
    I wake up every day hangover-free, shame-free, guilt-free. I used to have those mornings when I hadn’t drunk for a couple of days and I’d see that great feeling as setting me up nicely for a ‘few’ glasses of wine with friends - now I see it as setting me up nicely for a wonderful day without the negative effects of alcohol that will lead to another day feeling exactly the same way.
    I’m productive, relaxed, kind, considerate, happy, calm, reliable, thoughtful, clear-headed, energised...and FUN! All the things I could never be when I was drinking or hungover. I have hobbies, interests, time for my daughters and husband and family. My life is so much fuller and richer than I could ever have imagined, than it could ever have been with alcohol edging so many things out.

    So, the writing style is old-fashioned, some of the analogies are out of date, but the messages are so relevant that it would be a shame not to give it a try. Jason Vale essentially wrote the same book but in a more modern way (Kick the Drink Easily) - he’s trained in the Allen Carr method. I got both books - why not? I also LOVED The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray - I listened to it on Audible (read by her) and it’s amazing.

    If you’re a light drinker wanting to make a change, get this book - if you’re a heavy drinker (me!) wanting to make a change, get this book. Basically, if you’re reading this review, there’s a reason you’re in this section - just get the book and read it. Who knows, it could transform your life like it did mine.
    Thank you Allen!
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  • turnleftatthelights
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary - believe the hype
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2012
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    First a bit of background. I am a 45 year old male and have made the typical transition from a binge drinker in my younger days to a drinker who rarely got drunk, but did seem to be consuming alcohol on an increasingly regular basis. I cut down but was struggling to keep to my self imposed limits so I bought this book and read it over a couple of days.

    I haven't touched a drop since, and can say with confidence I don't think I will ever drink again. The desire for alcohol has completely evaporated.

    OK it's relatively early days (about a month) but in that time I have attended my usual pub quizzes, a pub comedy night, a birthday party and a wedding as well as the usual meals out and have been offered drinks whilst visiting friends. Last week our pub quiz team won a round of drinks, and I chose a tomato juice!

    And it is no effort whatsoever, and I don't think I am missing out in the slightest. I am glad I don't drink and don't feel the slightest desire even for a quick one.

    This book slowly takes you through the pros and cons of drinking, and asks why we drink, and whether one should cut down or quit.

    The style is a bit odd - it repeats itself a lot in the earlier chapters, speeds up towards the end before presenting you with the solution in the final chapter - by which point you will be already sold. There may be some NLP thing going on, I'm not sure...

    What I am sure of is this works. I repeat - since reading this book I have not had the slightest desire for a drink, but I am quite happy to be in situations where the drink is flowing freely and I honestly do not feel I am missing out.

    This book costs less than a couple of pints and can be read easily over the course of a couple of days. What do you have to lose?

    I have subsequently purchased the abridged version of this book to keep on my phone in case I need to refer to it quickly in the future.

    Mr Carr (RIP) I take my hat off to you.

    Quick update - it is now almost six months since I read the book and I still haven't had a drink or even wanted one. I still socialise in pubs and in situations where alcohol is available and I really don't think I'm missing out. I wish I'd read this book years ago

    Another update - TEN YEARS off the booze now. As well as the health and money benefits my life has changed immeasurably. I read more, exercise more, learned to scuba dive and am learning the piano. And I volunteer at a museum. The amount of time, energy and money even a moderate drinking habit soaks up is immense. When you stop the opportunities that open up are staggering.
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  • K. Schlaht
    5.0 out of 5 stars Effective!! Wow!
    Reviewed in Canada on 21 January 2023
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    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 Sandoval
    5.0 out of 5 stars buenisimo
    Reviewed in Mexico on 8 May 2022
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    espectacular libro. ejemplos muy claros y con total eficiencia. Se lo recomendaría a quien quiera controlar la bebida siempre con gusto
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  • ravinder
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read till end and impact is like a miracle
    Reviewed in India on 12 November 2024
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    Realy couldn't believed.. today is NY 11th day and I finished the book..not even a single Day I got cravings
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  • floris paviot
    5.0 out of 5 stars Changed my life
    Reviewed in Spain on 4 December 2023
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    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.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Je pensais pas que ca allait etre si simple
    Reviewed in France on 19 April 2023
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    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!
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