I have loaned my Quit Smart guide to four people. I know that at least three of them successfully stopped smoking. The fourth disappeared with my guide. —Muriel Haber

Your book is marvelous. The suggestions for thinking differently really work, and I love the hypnosis tape.— Karin Parker

With Quit Smart, I was able to break a 40-year, three-pack-a-day addiction.—Mrs. W.H. McCarthy

Hurrah for the Quit Smart kit, and hurrah for me for having the good sense to get one and follow the program to the letter. I have been a non-smoker for nine months. My message is, if I can quit smoking (I loved to smoke), anybody can.—Jackie Herring

I was a three-pack-a-day smoker for more than 50 years but have been smoke-free for more than four thanks to Quit Smart. Before Quit Smart, I went to a doctor who was an expert in using acupuncture methods, several courses on eliminating smoking, a psychologist, a chiropractor, a medical doctor, and, lastly, a hypnotist. None worked until this program. To have an addict give up his drug is close to a miracle.—David Norris

I was a die-hard smoker. If I had limited time to either go to the restroom or go outside for a smoke, the urge to smoke would always win. I tried the different stop-smoking programs with no success. Three years ago, I discovered Quit Smart.... The guidebook is packed with useful information and advice. During peak urges to smoke, I would reread my favorite sections.... At work, instead of my usual, inconvenient smoke breaks (10 floors down and outside near the dump site), I used a portable player with headsets and listened to the hypnosis tape. It was amazing how well it helped me to calm down and focus on my tasks. At the end of my work day, instead of a cigarette to help me "unwind," I listened to the tape. The Cigarette Substitute's design allows you to adjust the draw to your liking; the deep breaths provide a calming sensation. Also, the Cigarette Substitute fulfills the need to do something with your hands and mouth—more satisfying than chewing a pencil or pen all day! Buy this kit even if you are only thinking about quitting or dread the energy and focus it takes to stop. You will discover a unique support system that may prompt you to set that special date sooner than later. — J.O. from Charlotte, North Carolina

I used this kit to stop smoking three years ago. It was easy to follow and fun to read. I am a health professional, and I recommend Quit Smart to all my patients who are struggling with smoking cessation. Although there is never a magic cure for addictions, this kit is as close as you can come. — K.L. from Roswell, Georgia

I am 54 years old and had been a heavy smoker for over 30 years. With Dr. Shipley's Quit Smart Program, I have been a Non-Smoker for over 5 weeks. I sleep better, my smoker's cough is gone, and my sinuses have cleared up. The QuitSmart Book, Hypnosis Tape, and Cigarette Substitute are all very helpful. Dr. Shipley's "Brand Switching" technique was especially important prior to my Quit Date. The book gave me great insight on why I smoked, and the tape has helped me remain a non-smoker. I highly recommend this approach! — Paul Dodson, Roanoke, VA

Mark Tager, M.D., in the American Journal of Health Promotion: "Dr. Robert Shipley, director of the prestigious Duke University Quit Smoking Clinic, has come up with a tool to help people through the struggle ... The appealing prose, cartoons and charts make for engaging reading."

Jamie Dillon, MS, RRT, in Advance for Respiratory Practitioners: "It is hard to say which one of the three kit elements I enjoyed the most."

Dr. Crystal Dunlevy, in Respiratory Care journal: "The Quit Smart Stop Smoking Kit is easy to use, interactive and informative ... I enthusiastically recommend the kit."

Helen Sibilano, RN, MSN, in Oncology Nursing Forum: "This kit should be purchased, studied, and used by all ...."

Patrick Boudewyns, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior, Medical College of Georgia: "Advice on how to quit smoking is easy to come by. Quit Smart, however, is considerably more than mere advice. It represents the results of many years of research on methods for successful quitting."

Belinda Novik, Ph.D., Past President, North Carolina Society of Clinical Hypnosis: "The Quit Smart book and tape are terrific. It is the finest, most useful tool I've ever seen to help smokers quit. I'm recommending it to all my patients who are smokers."