The Easy Way To Stop Drinking

I was skeptical — until I read it

When I first saw the title of Allen Carr’s thought-challenging book, “The Easy Way To Stop Drinking,” I aggressively rolled my eyes. I was more amused than offended, knowing what a ridiculous claim that is.

There is no easy way to stop drinking — I thought.

If there was, every problem drinker would do it.

Right?

Looking back, I can see why the title is perfect.

It was simple and brash enough to make me want to (or have to) read the book—if only to lampoon the hogwash contained therein.

But once I began reading — while still keeping an eagle eye out for bullshit — I noticed that Mr. Carr was making a lot of sense.

Allen Carr is also the author of “The Easy Way To Quit Smoking,” which has sold over 12 million copies worldwide, so I figured I owed him to continue.

This book single-handedly changed the way I looked at alcohol, alcohol abuse, and sobriety.