Allen Carr

Allen Carr (2 September 1934 – 29 November 2006) was a British author of books about quitting smoking and other psychological dependencies. He is best known for his book The Easy Way to Stop Smoking.

Early Life and Career

Carr was born in London, England. He qualified as an accountant in 1958. Although successful in his career, Carr was a heavy smoker until 1983, when he quit smoking after attending a hypnotherapy session. He claimed that he was able to stop smoking without any difficulty, and this inspired him to develop his own method to help others quit smoking.

The Easyway Method

Carr's method, known as the Easyway method, is a cognitive-behavioral approach to quitting smoking. It focuses on changing the smoker's perception of smoking and removing the psychological dependence on cigarettes. The method has been described in several of Carr's books, the most famous being The Easy Way to Stop Smoking.

Legacy

Allen Carr's Easyway method has helped millions of people worldwide to quit smoking. The method has been adapted to address other addictions and issues, such as alcoholism, weight loss, and anxiety.

Death

Carr was diagnosed with lung cancer in the summer of 2006. He died on 29 November 2006 at his home near Málaga, Spain. Despite his illness, Carr continued to promote his method and help others quit smoking until his death.

See Also

• Smoking cessation
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Addiction

External Links

• Official Allen Carr's Easyway website