Review
"I would like to share my overall impression of your work: What a great narrative you have here. You are such an inspirational writer. I hope you have plans not only to print this book but to go talk to people about it. I really enjoyed your approach and outlook to your subject matter. Your narrative voice is very familiar and friendly. You have a way with words and your writing has an excellent flow to it. Your book is nicely put together and filled with information I am sure many people will find interesting and thought-provoking. It is obvious that you have lived this and put much thought and preparation into your work. You have a certain fervor for your subject matter because you really speak to your audience in a way that makes you believe you too can follow in your footsteps. I know many people who could benefit from a read of your book. I am certain your work will be well received by a wide audience. Your book is well written. "--
Lisa Conner of the Manuscript Review Team, Outskirts Press "If you've ever tried to quit using will power alone, you know how enormously frustrating it can be. Willpower is no match for the powerful emotions associated with addiction. It simply doesn't work. John English understands this facet of human nature and has found an ingenious solution.
Kill the Addiction revolves around a clever mind trick that quashes the inherent panic that surfaces when you tell yourself that you will never smoke another cigarette. Sounds too simple, but after reading the book, this strategy will make more sense to you. Think of a martial artist using his opponent's strength against him. That's right, John English has devised a sneaky mind-powered Jujitsu karate chop that can immobilize your true opponent - the nicotine habit!
I feel like this is one of the better books out there on non-smoking. Instead of preaching the "just do it" mantra, it allows you to better understand and use the natural tendencies of your mind to work *with* you instead of against you.
If you truly want to quit smoking but haven't been able to figure out the way to get it done, this book is for you. It's a short, easy read. The bottom line? Worse case scenario; it sets you back a couple of bucks. Best case scenario; it will bring about a change in the way you think and empower you to no longer smoke and enjoy all the benefits that brings. Personally, I would recommend this book to anyone who has a desire to stop smoking - give it a try and enjoy the ride."--Sian Long, Montreal: A Reader
"What a terrible habit smoking is. I always knew it but did nothing about it. I, along with two brothers, have smoked for the better part of 20 years now. I am 38 years old and I can tell you that I no longer feel invincible as I once did. I really felt as though smoking was taking years off my life but still did nothing about it.
I have a daughter now and I thought to myself that I need to make a change in my life for her if I cannot do it for myself. I came across the book Kill the Addiction: Stop Smoking Without Quitting and I thought I would give it a shot. Here's the thing and the reason why this book worked for me. I am just a simple guy looking for a straightforward path to quitting smoking. I don't need to dive into the depths of my soul and figure out all the demons I have to find the strength to quit. I JUST WANT TO QUIT.
John English's book is a basic man's approach to quitting by setting up small goals of simply taking time off until you just don't have the desire to smoke cigarettes any more. The method allows you to develop the will power you need to stop the habit of smoking and end the addiction to nicotine.
Now I will hopefully have the opportunity in my life to meet my daughter's kids down the road. My Dad died of lung cancer from 40 years of smoking. He never got the opportunity to meet my daughter. I gave a copy of the book to my two brother's and the method worked for them as well. Thanks John for the extra years."--Mark Capombassis, A Reader, September 2009.
From the Publisher
For anyone who has ever struggled to kick the nicotine habit,
this is the book for you. The simple yet miraculous method outlined in
Kill The Addiction has been proven to help people stop smoking permanently - without quitting. Even if you have smoked for decades.