If you’re a smoker who wants to quit and is looking for some great materials to read, you’re on the right page. Although there are hundreds if not thousands of books about smoking cessation, there are books that are better than the others. Here is a rundown of the best books that contain tips, advice, insights and factual information that can help you quit smoking today and for the rest of your life.
1. “The Easy Way to Stop Smoking” by Allen Carr
Allen Carr is perhaps the most popular quit smoking expert. He himself was a smoker for more than 30 years. In his book, he shares his own experiences as well as the important information we should know about smoking. He also examined real people who smoke and quit, but failed after several attempts. His book offers a step-by-step process to counter the psychological need to smoke. You can even read his book while smoking.
2. “You Can Stop Smoking” by Jacquelyn Rogers
Rogers was a 2-pack-a-day smoker for 20 years. After realizing that cigarettes do no good to her life, she tried to quit and became successful. Later on, she founded her own smoking cessation group. In her book, she aims to help you quit in just four weeks.
3. “Harnessing The Will to Quit Smoking” by Dr Antonio Howell
Dr Howell has been helping people quit smoking since 1999. Many people think that smoking is hard. In this book, Dr Howell counters this notion by helping you harness the willpower to dump cigarettes for good. Through his program, you can eradicate most problems associated with smoking cessation such as cravings, short temper, hunger and weight gain.
4. “The Enlightened Smoker’s Guide to Quitting” by B. Jack Gebhardt
Gebhardt is a smoking cessation coach known for his 7-step program. In this book, he helps smokers to forget about cigarettes without experiencing feelings of guilt, frustration, or shame.
5. “The Smoke Stops Here!” by Jim Lacey
Here, Lacey presents factual information about smoking using poignant, fictional stories featuring the lives of smokers. Very unique, encouraging, creative and interesting – these things best describe this book.
Tips when looking for a Smoking Cessation Book
The best stop smoking books are those that were written by experts – people who have years of experience helping others quit for good. Medical doctors, psychologists and smoking cessation specialists can give you insights and first-hand information about the nature of nicotine addiction and how it can be eliminated. Also, look for books that provide results. Smoking cessation books vary. Some only provide a general overview of nicotine addiction while others give different tips you can try. You can read reviews so you can have a more intelligent comparison.
