I started smoking, I realize after reading this book, because of a low self esteem problem that I had when I was only 13 years old. I am now 39 and have not smoked in one year. I recently went on a "girl" vacation with some high school buddies and started puffing on the odd cigar. 3 weeks later I have bought a pakage of cigarettes. I feel very very lousy for doing it and feel the need to get my own copy of this book and read it again. And again, if I have to. I do not want to be a smoker again, I have enjoyed so much freedom from them. I do a one hour work out daily and have never felt so good in all of my life. Thank you Mr Allen Carr for this wonderful freedom that I thought I would never have. I still have people raving about the fact that I quit, because even they did not think I could.