from crazysalad

I enjoyed this book - it's readable, non-judgmental and could offer support/inspiration if you're trying to quit. I particularly appreciate the non-critical tone -- when I read that the author was not a former smoker, I feared that the tone would become judgmental, but she is very sympathetic to ...

from FamilyResourceCenter

Pomerleau has created a wonderful resource for women who want to quit smoking. It contains solid information, historical background, and focuses on weight gain and depression. The "quitting for good" chapter has great details on medications and other strategies for quitting. Add this book to your...

from kcordes

Life After Ciggarettes: Why Women Smoke and How to Quit, Look Great, and Manage Your Weight was a very informative book. It directly addresses the issue of weight gain when you quit smoking. I requested the book for my daughter who smokes and is afraid to quit because of the weight gain. I certai...

from MmeRose

I don't want to discourage women from reading this book, but for me - past the age of joining my local senior center - it was a rehash of everything I already know or information I don't need. I would strongly recommend it for women who are putting off quitting because of the weight gain issue or...

from hippypaul

As an RN and a recovering smoker I am always interested in material on how to quite the habit. It has been my experience that most of the "How to Quit" material is sadly lacking. This is not, however, true with Cynthia Pomerleau's fine little book "Life After Cigarettes". The main thing that sets...