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Unhooked: How to Quit Anything Written by: Dr. Frederick Woolverton, Susan Shapiro Narrated by: Rob Davis Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Format: Unabridged    Narrator Rob Davis uses a refreshing approach to Dr. Fred Woolverton’s guide on how to get over addiction, adopting an encouraging, familiar manner that will make listeners feel as though they’re being given advice by a trusted friend. Instead of applying a forceful tone that could alienate listeners, Davis uses gentle encouragement to describe Dr. Woolverton’s easy-to-understand instructions on gaining lasting recovery through self-exploration.    Listeners will finish this audiobook feeling inspired and empowered to get rid of their addictions and live a happy, productive life.    Publisher’s Summary    We’re all addicted to something – but when the crutch gets in the way of living a happy and productive life, it must stop. Over the last 25 years, renowned addiction therapist Dr. Fred Woolverton has used his dynamic, empathetic approach to help thousands of addicts achieve long-term recovery – including himself and his coauthor Susan Shapiro, whom he helped quit smoking and drinking and find success in both love and her career. Dr. Woolverton views the external habit as less important than the chaos and fear underlying the addiction, which we use to regulate our feelings. The solution, he has found, is easier than we think.    Unhooked: How to Quit Anything is a smart, readable, and actionable guide to conquering any addictive habit. Using real patient examples as well as research and his own experience, Dr. Woolverton shows us how to thrive without self-medicating. His approach is an unorthodox blend of straightforward changes to behavior and open and honest conversation with another person. His specific instructions do not require an expensive therapist, rehab, 12-step program, or a higher power (but he does make readers aware of those viable options). Let Dr. Woolverton help you kick your addiction and move on with your life today!    ©2012 Dr. Frederick Woolverton and Susan Shapiro (P)2012 Audible, Inc.        “Sheds new light on the psyche of addiction”    How did the narrator detract from the book?    Rob Davis rockets along at breakneck speed, as if he has to impart as much information as quickly as possible. Fortunately I am already a great fan of audiobooks so his snappy delivery didn’t put me off the medium of audio.    However, in this case I would recommend a hard copy or Kindle as well as or instead of the audiobook. There is a great deal to absorb, lists to make and one needs to refer back for clarification and reinforcement. This is no drive-by reading.