The Last Puff: Ex-Smokers Share the Secrets of Their Success

By John W. Farquhar and And Gene A. Spiller Farquhar, John W.

Book Overview

Unlike usual stop-smoking manuals, this collection of interviews with more than 30 former smokers has something for everyone. The stories can be a source of inspiration, hope, and helpful hints for smokers who have, like the storytellers, made repeated failed attempts to quit.--Jane Brody, New York Times.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393308030
• ISBN13: 9780393308037
• Release Date: November 1991
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great

I read this book 5 years ago and quit. I'm buying a few copies for some friends. There was one person's story, in particular, that really stuck with me and over the years, I've thought about it many times. The book is a bit dated, but I think still worth reading.

Made the Last Puff a reality

Simply put, this book and its disarmingly straightforward approach to quitter support gave me the final incentive and push to beat smoking. As I read this book, I found my resolve and courage rising until I was able to make that final decision to quit smoking... and then move on with my life. There is no proselytizing, no scary statistics, or dire predictions of painful death, but hope and encouragement from those who have been in the trenches beside you... as you struggle to take that Last Puff.

Excellent advice, all stories smokers can relate to.

Great book! To me quitting smoking was a very lonley feeling, especially since after I quit it seemed like everywhere I looked or everyone I knew was smoking. Most books tell you how to prepare to quit, This book helps you for after the quitting and plus! Most of the stories are about how they started, all the failures and how they finally quit but everyone can relate to the addiction thing! Buy this book!