The Easy Way for Women to Stop Drinking

My name is Liz and Iv never written a review before, however Im addicted to alcohol, 2 bottles of wine every night after work, I have a good career and a great family . I have been drinking to excess for the best part of 15 years, Im very surprised that Im still here to tell the tale, however, the thought of not having my wine as my crutch at the end of the day was a very scarey thought, despite the constant hangovers, the anxiety and the self loathing I couldnt pass the supermarket and not get my two bottles of Red. Over christmas it was more, I wasnt in work so started to drink earlier and finished later, I had not been to bed sober for as long as I can remember, I stumbled across the book after a recommendation by a collegue who had read alans carrs stopping smoking and hadnt touched a cigarrette, Id recently started smoking again too so i was truly on a path to destruction and hated myself for it but couldnt see a way out without tremendous will power which kept evading me. I bought both books and after waking up Tuesday morning after the xmas break with a hangover I thought what harm can it do, read the book. It is now Thursday evening Im half way through the book and hand on heart I havnt touched a drop of alcohol since, I know its early days but beleive me when I say there is no will power involved in quitting, the simple format and instructions with great insight actually take away wanting a drink. I honestly didnt think it possible but im sat here writing this with a green tea, clear head and a new found respect for myself and hope for a sober future. It truly is amazing but you have to have an open mind, once you start the book I think you will see it is like no other because you dont require will power, I couldnt do it with will power , I know Id fail, this book is different and In such a short space of time I actually do not want nor would thank you for a drink or drink it if it was in front of me. I am not a bogus reviewer I am a mum of 2 and 2 grandchildren, please give this book a go, what have you got to lose ??? but you could have everything to gain. Thank you Mr Carr.

I'm a big fan of Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Smoking, which is the only way to quit that nasty habit, in my opinion, and it works. This one, however, didn't do it for me.Perhaps I'm not the target demographic for this book, which seems aimed at hard-core, hardened alcoholics - people who are totally addicted to alcohol, wake up in the morning and reach for a bottle, spend all day thinking about and planning when they can get their next drink, can't function socially or at work without the aid of alcohol. None of these characterises my drinking habits, so the book didn't resonate with me.Also, if you've read Easyway to Stop Smoking, this book feels like much of the time he's just replaced the word "cigarette" with "drink" and while I get that the psychological addiction may be similar, it doesn't quite work because obviously alcohol has a completely different effect on the body than nicotine.I could go on, and I'm sure this book is effective if you suffer from advanced alcohol dependency, but for a middle-aged housewife and mother who's just trying to cut out the 6pm gin and tonics, it's not the best.

I don’t normally write reviews BUT this book has simply changed my life! I’ve battled with booze for over 12 years, forever searching for alternatives to the embarrassing AA sessions. Two days to read this and i cried with elation that finally my mind was turned around. It’s only been a short while but the longest I’ve gone without a drink in 7 years. This time no cravings, no need or desire, only empty thoughts and a new mind set of sheer happiness and freedom. A must read if you’ve come across this book looking for help.

This book completely changed the way I think about alcohol. It made me realise that alcohol, stress and depression go hand in hand. Since realising that prosecco doesn’t actually help with anything I’ve felt so much less stressed and so much more capable as a mum. I can also wake up much better in the mornings. All in all I thoroughly recommend this book.

I have used Allen Carrs easyway to stop smoking with great success, have not smoked for over 10 years and can honestly say I don't miss it.My alcohol intake has increased slowly over the years to the point that I was drinking at least 1 bottle of wine a night. I am at the stage now that I'm not enjoying it the same as I used to, and its become a bit of a habit.Only 3 chapters into this book and yet again must praise Allens method, so far so good. Early days but myths have once again been blown away on the reasons why I am drinking. Its not relieving my stress its just adding to it. I'm feeling very positive about being alcohol free in the future.