Carver

Hi all,

I'm day 34, went to a bookshop today to see if they had any good books on alcoholism/sobriety. They had one by two women, written FOR women, so didn't bother with that. Then they had Allen Carr's book. I liked his quit smoking book, and it did help me quit years ago (although I still smoke now). But as far as I know, he was never an alcoholic; so I'm not sure I want to take advice from somebody who actually has no idea what it's like.

Anybody read it?? Any good?

Jimuk

Hi Carver, I have read it twice recently, I would say it's worth a read. He did feel that alcohol was a huge problem for him. I think he has a good idea where we are at right now.
Jim

Anna

You can check out our Book List for more titles, if you like:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...rituality.html

Carver

Ah ok, thanks Jim. I didn't know that. Worth a try then

Carver

And thank you, Anna! I'll look into it. I'm doing well so far, but I've got some testing times coming up, and I'll need all the help I can get

Soberwolf

Congrats on day 34 Carver Annas link is awesome

Carver

Thanks soberwolf! Yep Anna's link is excellent, I've got a lot of reading to do

endlesspatience

You said you are still smoking so I would say read the Alan Carr book again. I mean properly read it, making notes if need be and taking time to digest what he says and turn over what it means for you. I did that and it enabled me to quit smoking permanently.

Tang

Alan Carr or jason vale. Similar message, both good. I've read them both twice.

JaCee123

I agree! I started reading his book (the alcohol one) a couple of years ago and I had placed stickies with my own personal notes on them. I stopped reading mid-way through - I guess I wasn't truly ready yet - anyway, reading it again now and it's interesting to read my notes now. I really haven't changed the way I was thinking which is good I guess. I am about halfway through again and I intend to finish it this time.

It is repetitive but I think that can be a good thing! Good luck!