The Easy Way for Women to Stop Drinking

By: Allen Carr

Narrated by: Gabrielle Glaister

Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Allen Carr's Easyway is the most effective stop-smoking method of all time and it has now been successfully applied to a wide range of other issues. Here the method focuses on one of the fastest-growing problems of modern times for women: drinking.

Alcohol blights women's lives often in a distinctly different way to men's: women tend to stay at home drinking alcohol; women often feel particular shame over drinking too much; drinking around children can be a particular burden. In summary there are a lot of added pressures on women to stop drinking, and often they feel this is an impossible task.

Luckily, Allen Carr's Easyway makes it easy to stop drinking. It's the tried-and-tested cessation method that really works. With startling insight into why women drink and clear, simple, step-by-step instructions, Allen Carr shows you the way to escape from the alcohol trap in the time it takes to listen to this audiobook.

©2016 Allen Carr's Easyway (International) Limited (P)2016 Arcturus Digital Limited

Great for those who are willing to accept help.

I read some of the negative comments here and as a recovering alcoholic, I can say that these are people who just aren't ready to quit drinking yet. I know because I've been there. It's why AA didn't work for me. I didn't like the idea of labeling myself as a alcoholic. I wasn't ready to accept that alcohol wasn't benefitting me... and sponsors?? (aka babysitters) no thank you..... It's easy to find flaws in ANY advice and see it as condescending when you aren't ready to accept you're an alcoholic and be humble enough to admit that you don't know everything and just keep your mouth shut and listen to those who have already been there, done that and got the t-shirt.

But that changed when I was about to lose my marriage to drinking, and my 4yr old son started pointing out my drinking.... It wasn't until then that I decided to stop being a stubborn a-hole and to shut up and listen. That's when I started making progress.

I was a heavy drinker for 10 years and had tried quitting multiple times. I had already accepted I was an alcoholic when I read this book and had already tried several methods over the course of a year, (AA, therapy, support groups, other books). I was committed to finding a way to help me stop drinking no matter what it took. I read this book and the lightbulbs went off and I have been sober for two weeks (which is a huge feat, with the other methods I couldn't get past 3-4 days). Yes, it's a common-sense book and it does tell you a lot of things you already know, but it reiterates them time and time and time again. The fact of the matter is, until you accept that drinking is providing you NO benefits whatsoever, you will continue to drink. And I don't just say that because this is what the book says, I say it because it's true.

This book is about reinforcing the mindset that alcohol is a poison, it does NOTHING for you, it only makes you miserable and the benefits you THINK you get from drinking are just an illusion. Again, all things I already knew, but when you hear it from someone else, it just seems to sink in more.

If you're ready to accept that alcohol is ruining your life and it is taking more from you than it is giving, then this book will help you take the final step in solidifying that mindset and quitting for good.

I gave the performance 3 stars only because I wasn't a huge fan of the narrator's voice, but if you can get past that, this book is very helpful.

Life changing

This book is the only thing between me and rehab. I’m a 30 something year old with two small children. I listened to this book in a day and haven’t had a single drink since. I also went on a beach vacation only two sober days in!! I had a few cravings throughout each day but as soon as I got a sparkling water and ate something the cravings were gone. I have absolutely no desire to drink and never thought that could EVER happen. If I can do it you can do it.

Great book

I love that this audiobook was well read and easy to listen to. The narrator has a great voice and really emphasizes key points.

This book delivered for me

I always knew AA wouldn't work for me. So, when I knew I was in serious trouble with alcohol, l did some research and became convinced AA was a bad bet for anyone. I stumbled into Allen Carr rather by accident in Stephen Guise's Mini Habits. I got the ebook, then when nearing the final steps got the audible book as well. I doubled back twice to re-read before entering the last steps, then finished with the audio. Following my ritual last drink, l immediately had no more desire for alcohol. Until then I was afraid of failing to quit, but no more.

Made the world of difference

I highly recommend. Read it the first time and didn't finish (big mistake). I quit for a few weeks but went back. I opened the book a second time over the past summer 2019. I have not had a drink since Labor Day 2019. I finished the book the second time. I went back to certain chapters to review. I think that is important to mention. I truly believe that Allen Carr gave me the edge to do it. I have drank for 30 years and got into very bad habits. His book for women really gets into how and why women turn to drink. I say give it a try.

Alan is a legend

This book is simple precise and concise and very applicable. Alan is an absolute legend helping people even beyond the grave.

Stopped drinking

Finished this book and have no desire to ever drink again. It’s life changing, audio was great and steps are even better

Makes a compelling argument to stop drinking

I think this is a very sensible book. Everyone should read it. It made me realize how much I don't enjoy drinking. Looking forward to feeling and looking my best!

it actually works

This book really works to help stop drinking! A younger family member was able to stop his very severe drinking after listening to the other 'Easy Way' book. He recommended the original 'Easy Way' book to me, and after doing some research, I ended up buying the women's version. Well, it's been about 2 months since I first listened to this book, and I haven't had a drink since I finished the book (I had been drinking 2-5 drinks per night for years, and my husband still drinks daily after work). We all kind of know 'why' alcohol is bad, but listening to someone break it all down to you, and describe all the great things that will happen to you after you stop, is actually VERY helpful...for the price of this book, I was able to stop a habit that was robbing me of my health and making me feel guilty and ashamed...with minimal discomfort and without feeling deprived. Great narrator. A good book to buy and listen to even if you don't plan on stopping drinking at the moment. 100 percent recommend.

Great book

I have read and listened to a few books on quitting drinking and this one was the best by far. I feel like I will finally be able to quit drinking with the help of this book.