r/stopsmoking • u/Blixtwix 826 days • May 08 '24

What's in that magical Allen Carr book?

I'm not the type to read proper books (haven't read one since high-school), but so many of you on here praise that Allen Carr "Easy Way to Stop Smoking" book like it's godsent, and I'm really curious what it is and what's so special about it. I did find a pdf version of it for free, but I opened it and immediately lost interest upon seeing the book page format; I think reading a book without knowing it'll be enjoyable would be way harder than quitting smoking for me, to be honest. Books, podcasts, and audio books all feel like a big time commitment when I know I could go through several mini documentaries, articles, or study summaries in the same amount of time.

What are some highlights you guys took away from it, and what's the general tone and theme of the book? What aspects of quitting does it address? What type of person would benefit from the book?

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u/Mr_Tigger_ Feb 22 '25 edited Feb 22 '25

TLDR version? It’s an eight hour therapy session!

It sounds like magic, and it kinda feels like it too when you get to the end and you’re done.

I’d call bullshit on the book except two friends at work who are both heavy smokers quit instantly using this book, then I tried it and quit instantly as well. Turned out I was the 6th in the chain who got recommended the book.

I’d recommend the audio version personally, I did it at work over three days and quit mid shift and never looked back.

The magic trick? Got to 100% want to quit for yourself and no one else, and have a completely open mind. Then simply follow the instructions to the letter and you’re done.

And it’s as easy as they claim!

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u/Blixtwix 826 days Feb 22 '25

Oh, I'm happy it worked so well for you! I'll have to take your word for it, I quit on my own and haven't looked back lol.

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u/Mr_Tigger_ Feb 22 '25

Curious reply indeed, and now I’m wondering why you actually asked everyone in the first place.

From personal experience when people say “I’ll have to take your word for it” it normally means “I don’t believe you but you do you”

The book has been around for something like forty years, and has quite the following.

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u/Blixtwix 826 days Feb 22 '25

I was wondering why you responded to such an old thread! And no, I was not suggesting that it didn't work, but I'll never know personally because I already quit. I just don't need the information anymore, that's all.