Often easier said than done, quitting smoking can be one of the most overwhelming experiences anyone can face in life, and while there are a plethora of guides on the market, it can seem like once you’ve read one, have read them all. However, within the text of Learning to Quit Smoking: How to Quit and Live Nicotine Free, readers/potential quitters are empowered by its knowledgeable authors, encouraging tone, motivating success stories, great Lots of easy-to-manage resources and exercises. Co-authored with Suzanne Harris RN and Paul Brunetta MD, this book is more than just another guide to quitting smoking; It’s more like the bible to quit smoking.
Overall, the book presents a full-spectrum view of the intimately discreet, multi-layered process of getting your life back from smoking. Both well written and carefully organized, the text of the book is divided into two halves; the first half of which explores and delves into an intriguing series of smoking-related questions, which are also the very questions that smokers seeking to quit must challenge themselves to answer; for example, Chapter 1 asks “What drives you to be a non-smoker?” followed by an overview of the problem and documented original experiences told from the experiences of several previous patients. The connection to his struggles comes easily as his stories sound relatable, sincere and insightful with the end result of his eventual successes being a motivational gift.
Additionally, patient photographs are included which add an extra dimension of realism to your included testimonials. Each chapter ends with a reiteration of key points, action steps, and also includes a space for personal notes. Also, within this half of the book, chapters 9 and 10, extensively provide a blueprint to implement for embarking on your personal journey to quit smoking.
Consequently, as a whole, Learning to Quit Smoking: How to Quit and Live Nicotine Free is brimming with inspiration and powerfully important information presented in a multi-perspective view that draws attention to a life-threatening habit that for some (myself included) seems almost impossible. to get over. Overall, this was not only an intriguing read, but a necessary read for any period smoker. As you progress through the content, your mindset alters as you stop and pause as you wallow in the fact that when you smoke, you have lost authority over yourself, your life, and your health. Any time is a good time to start getting it back, in fact, the sooner the better, as evidenced by the many success stories within the book, including the authors. One aspect of the book that I found particularly interesting was the poignant look at the difference between fear-based and desire-based motivation. Additionally, the authors offer access to a host of helpful resources through their Learningtoquit.com website. Ultimately, this book is a must for anyone who is thinking about quitting smoking or is determined to quit. It’s an eye-opening, mind-altering call to take back your power.