An easy-to-read self-help book full of info & advice. In a nutshell if alcohol is no longer serving you (and I guess it isn’t if you’re thinking of reading this book) then cultivate the mindset that you are freeing yourself, escaping. from a pointless poisonous habit; the only thing you are ‘giving up’ is the broken sleep / anxiety / irritability / headache / bloating / money drain / whatever.

Years ago I freed myself from smoking when I slowly came to the realisation that it wasn’t glamorous or cool, that I hated the melt-down I would have if I suddenly found I’d forgotten the lighter / matches / the packet was empty; that I actually smelt like a pub ashtray. I’ve never regretted my decision or felt I was missing out. And now I’m beginning to have the same negative thoughts about alcohol.

I’m discovering, as Allen Carr did that going to pubs & restaurants is just as enjoyable; with good company what you are actually drinking is a minor irrelevance (& soda water is often served free - woohoo).

This guide was published I think at the beginning of the century, it’s great, but I have found equally positive (more succinct & far less time-consuming) encouragement via Pinterest articles and You Tube videos. ( )

Not the most enthralling read but if it does the job I shall be 100% indebted to it. ( )