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How To Stop Smoking

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I am a retired clinical psychologist and have helped many of my clients stop smoking over a period of several decades. Brean's little book is the best I know about. I used it myself over 40 years ago and have not smoked a cigarette since then. (I occasionally smoke a pipe or a cigar--maybe once or twice a year.) The book is based on sound psychological principles and emphasizes proper preparation before you actually quit. A unique feature is its day-by-day pages that you must not read until you quit and then only read each page on its assigned day. It's remarkable how much those little pages help!

I smoked 3 packs a day of Kools for over half my life. I had NEVER quit because I couldn't. Not only was I addicted to nicotene, but also to the menthol. I could not even sleep all night without waking up for a few "puffs" at least once a night (sometimes more). My mother, also a very heavy smoker, quit smoking after reading this book and sent it to me. Half way through the book I wadded up the half a pack I was working on and never touched the two unopended packs on top the fridge except to throw them away. That was 25 years ago! After quitting I made it a point to order this book a half-dozen at a time until it went out of print. I used to give the book to anyone who asked me how I quit. I cannot tell you how many people to whom I gave this book have also quit, but it has many. My only regret is that for some unknown reason the book went out of print and no other publisher has picked it up. I'm ordering two used ones today to give to two friends and wanted to encourage others to buy this book so that they too can get free from this deadly habit!

This book is outstanding. After smoking for more than 10 years, 3+ packs a day of the long unfiltered kind, chewed leaf tobacco and dipped snuff, I had a serious tobacco addiction. I wanted to quit but I just couldn't get by without my tobacco!! A friend told me about this book. I had tried to quit so many times but I always went back to smoking. I agreed to read it but really didn't think it would help me change a thing. I soon found out why this book will help even the most serious smoker stop for good. The author reveals the secrets to success in an easy to understand style. You'll be amazed at what you find in the pages of this book. I figured a "how to" manual would be difficult to read. The book kept my attention from the minute I opened it. I read it in a couple of hours because I couldn't put it down. It's actually fun to read!! I read this book when a pack of smokes cost less than 50 cents. THANKS TO THIS BOOK I HAVEN'T HAD A CIGARETTE FOR MORE THAN 22 YEARS. If I were still smoking today, smokes alone would cost me about $5000 a year. This book is a must for anyone who has ever thought of quitting smoking. If you are even just thinking of quitting, check this book out. It's an easy and enjoyable read!!

I used this book back in 1970. It is the type of book that has some fun things to do each day for 14 days, so you have to have a sense of humor with it, and to tell others what you are doing. My brother-in-law also used it, and we both were able to stop smoking for good!