Allen Carr's Easy Way for Women to Quit Drinking: The original Easyway method (Allen Carr's Easyway, 7) Paperback – Illustrated, April 15, 2016

Holy cow, I was really skeptical by all the positive reviews about this, I was like, come on, it's just a book, but as a person who has struggled with alcohol addiction since I was 15 (54 now), has been involved with AA twice in the last 30 years, and who's entire family on both sides is filled with alcoholics, I am going to tell you something right now I thought would be IMPOSSIBLE to ever happen1 day ago, after the first time reading this (about 30 pages) I NO LONGER WANTED TO DRINK after struggling really hard not to for the last 3 years, What!! Yesterday after reading about 30 more pages, I actually feel like alcohol is repulsive to me This is crazyI never, ever, ever would've believed something as simple as a CONVERSATION would accomplish what almost a lifetime could not, no more white knuckling will power, no crazy cravings, no withdrawals, no feeling sorry for myself that I can't have fun anymore You will not believe this until you try itThe book says to follow all of the instructions to the letter, and I will, but already I feel free This is crazy and amazing and I am so grateful!!I will say one thing, I believe that this is likely to work for people who the side of being more intelligent, as I've found that those who are less intelligent tend to be stubborn, self righteous and closed minded, and would maybe try to argue with the logic presented here, Skeptical is ok, stupid won't work I AM BEYOND AMAZED

I would call myself a heavy social drinker. When most friends in a bar had one or two beers, I'd have three or four. When they would go home at ten p.m., I'd go to another bar for another beer and/or a nightcap. Always had a magnum bottle of wine in the house, just in case. I bought this because I was getting a disagreeable reputation and wanted that to change. Never mind the variously related alcoholics I don't want to become like.I read this book in one night a couple weeks ago. I waited to write this review to see if I had any urges or desires for alcohol as time has progressed and the answer is a sound no. The book suggests that you keep drinking and reading and then 'ready yourself' to commit to having that last drink. Well, I had decided to stop the day before reading the book. I thought maybe it won't work on me because I never planned to abstain after that last drink. Proud to say it's been a couple weeks; no cravings or desires. I have tried a sip of other people's wine or beer, just to prove to myself that I'm over it and it tastes disgusting. It just reinforces my sobriety. I now have a lot of free time on my hands and have more money in my pocket. My social drinking friends are impressed and I'm happy because I don't embarrass myself anymore - ok, I do but in pleasantly different ways.

I stopped drinking during reading this book. I am on almost 4 months since reading the book. The books seems repetitive but that’s the point. It reverses the brain washing of feeling the need to drink for whatever reason boredom, socially etc. by putting drinking back into perspective. I recommend reading this book even if you only want to cut back on drinking.

Like many, I was skeptical of all the positive reviews around a book that seemed a bit gimmicky, but I have found this to be the most compelling self-help book I’ve read thus far regarding alcohol (and I’ve read quite a few). This is an easy read HOWEVER I believe it only works if you really take your time to reflect and apply the principles to your own life and situation - just rushing through it may leave you disappointed. I highly recommend having a highlighter and/or journal with you as well to really process the concepts as they relate to you, and take your time with each chapter. I could have read it in a night but I spent about 10 days with it and I’m glad I did it that way because it’s really the journey that helps you recognize the flaws in drinking, not necessarily the words on the pages. Overall I found it to be extremely insightful in helping me recognize the truth behind alcohol and our “perceived” value, and that you have nothing to lose by giving it up.As for this being geared towards women, I was skeptical about that part as well and considered buying the original book instead, but it was refreshing (coming from AA where everything is refereed to as he/him) and included challenges and cultural stigmas women face which are truly relevant.I only gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 because it has a lot of unnecessary repetition - but maybe for some that’s helpful.

I’ve been struggling to quit alcohol for a very long time. It became a nightly ritual for a few years. A bottle of wine per night wasn’t always enough.I couldn’t stand myself in the morning, promised to myself that last night was the last night but it never was. It became a big problem in my life…I lost self respect, self worth…I was a disaster every morning, desperate for help. I knew this book would help because his other book helped me quit smoking. I listened to audio book and nothing changed. Then I decided to order this one and read it. Read it first time and nothing. 3 weeks later I read it again, in only 3 days. I am now out of the trap for 4 weeks. It’s just gone…all the desire, all the excuses to drink…just dissolved.Please read it more than once if needed and don’t drag it for weeks, try to read it thoroughly but without breaks.