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Endlich ohne Alkohol!: Der einfache Weg mit Allen Carrs Erfolgsmethode
Einfach und endgültig zu einem genussvollen Leben ohne Alkohol.Hier ein Gläschen im Büro, da ein Gläschen auf der Party – die Grenze zwischen geselligem Genuss und zerstörerischer Abhängigkeit ist fließend. Allen Carr, der mit seiner sensationellen Methode schon Millionen Menschen geholfen hat, schafft hier Abhilfe. Schritt für Schritt weist er einen einfachen Weg, sich nicht vom Alkohol verführen zu Sofort, dauerhaft und ohne Entzugserscheinungen oder übermenschliche Willensanstrengung.
345 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2000
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Allen Carr
384 books289 followersAllen Carr was a British author and the founder of the global Allen Carr’s Easyway method, renowned for helping millions overcome smoking and other addictions. Born in Putney, London in 1934, Carr began smoking at 18 during National Service and struggled with the habit for over three decades. A qualified accountant, he finally quit in 1983 following a revelatory visit to a hypnotherapist. The experience didn’t directly cause him to quit, but it led to two key insights: that smoking was simply a form of nicotine addiction, and that withdrawal symptoms were minor and psychological in nature. These revelations inspired Carr to develop a revolutionary approach to quitting, one that did not rely on willpower, scare tactics, or substitution therapies.
Carr’s philosophy centered on removing the smoker’s fear of giving up. He argued that smoking merely relieves withdrawal symptoms from the previous cigarette, and that the supposed satisfaction gained is merely a return to the non-smoker’s normal state. Through live seminars, books, and multimedia resources, the Easyway method encourages smokers to continue smoking while they reframe their beliefs, ultimately extinguishing their final cigarette with clarity and confidence.
In 1985, Carr published The Easy Way to Stop Smoking, which became a bestseller and was translated into more than 45 languages. The success of his London clinic led to the establishment of over 100 Easyway centers in 35 countries, offering seminars to treat smoking, alcohol dependency, sugar addiction, and even fear of flying. His method’s credibility was bolstered by independent clinical trials, including studies in Ireland and the UK which found it as effective—if not more so—than standard cessation methods. This led to its adoption by NHS-approved services in England.
A key element of the Easyway clinics is that all facilitators are former addicts who successfully quit using the method themselves. They must complete extensive training and become licensed members of the Association of Allen Carr Therapists International.
Throughout his career, Carr also co-authored a wide range of Easyway books addressing various addictions and behavioral issues, often collaborating with Robin Hayley and John C. Dicey, the current Chairman and Global CEO of Allen Carr’s Easyway. Dicey, whom Carr mentored, continues to lead the organization’s development and public outreach.
Carr died of lung cancer in 2006 at age 72, though he had not smoked for 23 years. He attributed his illness to second-hand smoke exposure during seminars. Before his death, he remained committed to his mission, challenging governmental ties to nicotine replacement industries and advocating for wider access to his method.
Carr’s legacy continues through his clinics, books, and online programs, which have reached over 50 million people worldwide. His message remains consistent: quitting is not a sacrifice—it’s liberation.
Carr’s philosophy centered on removing the smoker’s fear of giving up. He argued that smoking merely relieves withdrawal symptoms from the previous cigarette, and that the supposed satisfaction gained is merely a return to the non-smoker’s normal state. Through live seminars, books, and multimedia resources, the Easyway method encourages smokers to continue smoking while they reframe their beliefs, ultimately extinguishing their final cigarette with clarity and confidence.
In 1985, Carr published The Easy Way to Stop Smoking, which became a bestseller and was translated into more than 45 languages. The success of his London clinic led to the establishment of over 100 Easyway centers in 35 countries, offering seminars to treat smoking, alcohol dependency, sugar addiction, and even fear of flying. His method’s credibility was bolstered by independent clinical trials, including studies in Ireland and the UK which found it as effective—if not more so—than standard cessation methods. This led to its adoption by NHS-approved services in England.
A key element of the Easyway clinics is that all facilitators are former addicts who successfully quit using the method themselves. They must complete extensive training and become licensed members of the Association of Allen Carr Therapists International.
Throughout his career, Carr also co-authored a wide range of Easyway books addressing various addictions and behavioral issues, often collaborating with Robin Hayley and John C. Dicey, the current Chairman and Global CEO of Allen Carr’s Easyway. Dicey, whom Carr mentored, continues to lead the organization’s development and public outreach.
Carr died of lung cancer in 2006 at age 72, though he had not smoked for 23 years. He attributed his illness to second-hand smoke exposure during seminars. Before his death, he remained committed to his mission, challenging governmental ties to nicotine replacement industries and advocating for wider access to his method.
Carr’s legacy continues through his clinics, books, and online programs, which have reached over 50 million people worldwide. His message remains consistent: quitting is not a sacrifice—it’s liberation.
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November 5, 2017
Allen Carrs hat mir bereits vor einigen Jahren mit seinem Buch "Endlich Nichtraucher" geholfen, mit dem Rauchen aufzuhören. Dabei war ich deutlich stärker von Nikotin abhängig, als aktuell vom Alkohol. Mit dieser positiven Erfahrung im Nacken ging ich optimistisch an dieses Buch heran und muss sagen - auch dieses Mal wurde ich nicht enttäuscht.
Im Buch werden sämtliche vermeintliche Vorteile von Alkohol systematisch entkräftet. Außerdem werden gedankliche Illusionen, die eine Kombination aus "es war schon immer so" und bewusster Manipulation darstellen, aufgedeckt und auf teilweise humorvolle Art und Weise dem Leser bewusst gemacht. Besonders gelungen finde ich die Kapitel über die Marketingstrategien der Weinhändler und dem Experiment, dass Alkohol glücklich machen soll.
Sicherlich gibt es auch Personen, bei denen reine Einsicht als Hauptelement / Methode dieses Buches nicht zu wirken helfen. Allerdings dockt Carrs logische Argumentationsstruktur und seine suggestive Erzählart bei mir an. Klare Weiterempfehlung für die, die schon damit spekulieren, das Trinken endgültig aufzugeben, aber bisher noch nicht den Mut zu diesem Entschluss finden konnten.
Im Buch werden sämtliche vermeintliche Vorteile von Alkohol systematisch entkräftet. Außerdem werden gedankliche Illusionen, die eine Kombination aus "es war schon immer so" und bewusster Manipulation darstellen, aufgedeckt und auf teilweise humorvolle Art und Weise dem Leser bewusst gemacht. Besonders gelungen finde ich die Kapitel über die Marketingstrategien der Weinhändler und dem Experiment, dass Alkohol glücklich machen soll.
Sicherlich gibt es auch Personen, bei denen reine Einsicht als Hauptelement / Methode dieses Buches nicht zu wirken helfen. Allerdings dockt Carrs logische Argumentationsstruktur und seine suggestive Erzählart bei mir an. Klare Weiterempfehlung für die, die schon damit spekulieren, das Trinken endgültig aufzugeben, aber bisher noch nicht den Mut zu diesem Entschluss finden konnten.
December 1, 2022
Das Buch hab ich in einem sehr schwierigen Jahr gelesen. Trinke seit 4 Monaten keinen Alkohol, beste Entscheidung meines Lebens (neben dem Rauchen aufhören vor zwei Jahren)!
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