Often easier said than done, quitting smoking can be one of the most daunting experiences anyone can face in life, and while there are a plethora of guides on the market, it can feel like when you’ve read one, the he has read all of them. However, within the text of Learning to Quit: How to Quit Smoking and Live Without Nicotine, outgoing readers / prospects are empowered by expert authors, encouraging tone, motivational success stories, a wealth of resources, and easy to handle exercises. This book is co-authored by Suzanne Harris RN and Paul Brunetta MD, and is more than just one more guide to quitting smoking; it is more like the Bible to quit smoking.
Overall, the book presents a full-spectrum view of the multi-layered and quietly intimate process of getting your life back after smoking. Well written and fully organized, the text of the book is divided into two halves; The first half explores and delves into an intriguing series of questions related to smoking, which are also the same questions that smokers seeking to quit should be challenged to answer; for example, Chapter 1 asks “What makes you become a non-smoker?” followed by an overview of the problem and documented original experiences recounted from the experiences of several previous patients. Connecting to their struggles is easy as their stories sound relatable, heartfelt, and insightful to the end result of their eventual successes with a motivational gift.
In addition, patient photographs are included, adding an additional dimension of realism to the 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 broadly provide a plan that must be implemented to embark on your personal stay to quit smoking.
Consequently, overall, Learning to Quit: How to Quit and Live Without Nicotine is brimming with inspiration and powerfully important information presented in an attention-grabbing multi-perspective view of a life-threatening habit that for some (including myself ) seems almost impossible to overcome. In its entirety, this was not only an intriguing read, but also a necessary reading for any period of smoker. As you go through the content, your mindset is altered when you stop and pause as you gloat over 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 checking it out – in fact, the sooner the better, as the book’s many success stories, including the authors, demonstrate. 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 multitude of helpful resources through their website Learningtoquit.com. Ultimately, this book is a must-have for anyone thinking or deciding to quit smoking. It is a revealing and mind-altering call to regain your power.
