I read this book because I decided to do Dry January and saw a clip of comedian Nikki Glaser raving about it. I wouldn’t consider myself an alcoholic, but I enjoyed learning about this method maybe as a means to help others. As an unintended byproduct, it’s changed the way I view alcohol and very much look forward to reducing it in my life.

This is the best book I have ever read on drinking. Do not let the name make you think it is not an important book. It is a life changer.

This is an interesting method to quitting drinking. The method is rambling, repetitive, unclear, and borderline absurd at points BUT I can see it being very effective.

This method requires a specific suspension of disbelief to work as the entire method (I pieced together) involves recognizing the brainwash nature of alcohol and re-conditioning yourself to the trap and illusion of alcohol. I really wish it wasn't called the "Easyway" method as that just raises so many red flags in my mind and I approach it with much more cynicism that inherently is counterproductive to the aforementioned reconditioning.

Why do you drink?

Just far too over simplified for me, but anyway fingers crossed it works for me.

Powerful book.

I'll admit I am not really the target audience for this book, so take anything I say with a grain of salt. Even though I'm a very light drinker at this point in my life, I've been toying with the idea of quitting completely, and was surprised to find some internal resistance to that idea. I think not drinking at all makes perfect sense- it's healthier, saves you a ton of money, and you never have to worry about feeling less than wonderful the next day. Why wouldn't I want that? I suspected it was societal pressure or just habit or something, and I actually picked up this book (audiobook) to see if it would clarify my confusion a bit.

And it did! It actually solidified two main points for me. One, which I already knew, is that I never, ever need to drink to excess again in my life. I've already given this up fully, but now feel empowered to never again have more than a drink or two in one evening, or to drink multiple days in a row, or all day on vacation, that kind of thing. This book is very convincing about never wanting to feel like crap or like a dumb drunk person again. If I had any doubts on that point, they've been put to rest for good. It's actually cool to feel completely confident in that decision now. I want to be present and clear for my life.

The second was, surprisingly, why I don't want to give up alcohol completely for the rest of my life. I really wasn't resonating with a lot of what they were describing. I don't lie about my drinking. I don't drink alone. I'm not thinking about when I can have my next drink. I don't think it will make me feel better when I'm stressed out. I am not borrowing money to buy liquor. My dad is an alcoholic and I've always tried to be very responsible around it, and also pay close attention to any red flags, lest I follow his path.

The surprise came when the author was describing how all alcohol tastes really gross, and we just get used to it, how there is absolutely no pleasure to be had in drinking, that we just imagine it. It clicked in that moment, like, ah. I find a well made old fashioned, a signature cocktail, a great glass of wine, absolutely delicious. I find pleasure in having one lovely drink, with friends, or on a date with my husband, the same way I do the food. I savor it, I get out of my head a bit and into my body a little more- I'm the type of person whose mind whirrs all day, and every once in a while it is a nice, relaxing feeling.

Now, I want to say, if this book was taken literally, the point would be that no one should ever have a drop of alcohol, ever. And, honestly, probably. It's poison. It's bad for us. I don't disagree. However, there is a lot to be said for pleasure in moderation and done responsibly. I'm not arguing with this book at all, but sharing my account in case anyone else is left wondering why they possibly didn't connect with it. I eat very healthy, but I eat decadent food for pleasure sometimes. I work out, but I sometimes bedrot for a whole day. That, for me, is balance. Life is sometimes not about doing the smartest, healthiest, most productive thing, but for the enjoyment of that specific moment.

I'm still very glad I read this. It ended the struggle inside me and left me with a lot of peace in a decision to be very intentional about when I drink, never more than one or two over the course of a night, and to not lean on alcohol when I'm feeling stressed or have internal stuff to sort out. Some may disagree and I respect that, too. (Especially because I know how much money my husband and I are already saving by simply not ordering drinks very often at all anymore- oof!) If you feel you should quit you definitely should. It's not that exciting, it's not that special, and it's definitely not worth compromising anything in your life in order to keep drinking. The book is completely right about that.

This feels more like a journal entry than a review, but I was feeling contemplative after finishing this book, I suppose. Lots to consider. Very interesting.

I don’t feel I’m the correct audience but shouldn’t anyone be? I agree with everyone that it’s rambling and too long for what’s actually there. If you have done a lot of other research; spiritual work, have a high level of self awareness or are perhaps a woman & feel this book will be a boring, painful and not particularly helpful. If done if those apply, knock yourself out.

I first came across this book on Amazon when I was looking for books to assist a relative to give up alcohol. It had rave reviews. And few detractors. Well I am afraid I am one. The book is very repetitious and rambling. It has shouting words and phrases in capital letters which made me feel he was bonking me on the head with a mallet. And so preachy a style; everyone it seems is wrong except the author. Quite a few times Allen Carr says you don't need willpower to give up alcohol - but never defines willpower, in which case how can he be wrong? But if willpower means a day by day determination how can he be right?

I tried to find the coherent argument as I was reading but couldn't connect. In the end the message seem to be that to give up alcohol you must read the book, not feel guilty and stop drinking. Do you need to read 200 pages to learn that? I am currently, maybe 4/5ths, through, Tania Glyde's Cleaning Up - and that is so much better. But then she's a writer.

Allen carr bir dahi

This works for me!

Quitting drinking alcohol without will power was key for me. I've tried to quit/cut back drinking many times before but always felt deprived of good times. This book helps you change your mindset to realize you aren't missing out and are gaining health, money and are no longer in a trap. Thank you!

Yes fellow goodreads people, I was a heavy drinker. Surprisingly helpful. I’ll be sure to see if this works.

Я рекомендую прочитати книжку усім людям, які хоч раз в житті пили алкоголь.

В книжці описані причини, через які вам варто кинути пити. Всі ці причини ви добре знаєте і самі. Але тут вони розкладені по поличках, на кожну психологічну ямку наведені контраргументи. Психологічні установки будуть повторюватися протягом усього тексту, до останніх сторінок.

Загалом книжкаа дійсно може допомогти, але читати варто тільки з твердим наміром кинути пити. Сподіватися як на панацею і чекати, що, прочитавши від початку і до кінця, бажання вживати алкоголь пройде - безглуздо. Напевно, безглуздим є примушувати когось читати її, щоб допомогти позбавитися від алкоголізму. Rating: 4.25/5