This is not a book review but an expression of gratitude and praise not only for for the content of this wonderful book but also for the benefits of becoming part of the Eason-World orbit.

Having been very deliberate in reading and absorbing every sentence of this book, there were, nevertheless, times when I was unsure or uncertain. Because I was determined to get it right, I sent quite a few emails to Adam, asking for clarification, and on each occasion I received a prompt and friendly reply with a valuable explanation.

Not only were these replies friendly, but they were written in a very personal way. I have never met Adam, but he came across as a friend who genuinely cared and did his utmost to patiently explain and ensure that I completely understood.

After reading the book, together with Adam’s support, I am very happy to report that I have achieved some very important changes. Before I read the book, I was plagued by draining anxiety and panic attacks which I have now overcome and as a result, I am far more relaxed and at ease. The quality and depth of my sleep have improved greatly.

My outlook has become steadily more positive and optimistic and my thoughts are sharper and more focused — and this, after only a couple of months!

Adam’s book has enabled me to view myself as a “work in progress” and thus look forward to all the other beneficial changes I will be introducing into my life.

I feel deep gratitude to Adam Eason for his help, support and friendship and for writing this book and sharing it with me. I thank him for inspiring me.

Ewa Jankowska.

This is the finest book about self hypnosis I’ve ever read. Adam Eason’s work is thorough, clear. The book is well written, easy to read and one that you will be glad to have in your library. The book is a blueprint for self hypnosis. He starts you out with defining what each word means then moves along to all the basics like inductions. Then he shows you how to write new programs and so on.

There are plenty of scripts and then lots of subjects that he covers in depth. Stress relief, overcoming pain, time distortion, insomnia, smoking cessation, weight loss, confidence and there are more.

The bibliography is nice to have and I really wish I would have written this book!

Kevin Hogan, author of “Through the Open Door: Secrets of Self Hypnosis” and “The Psychology of Persuasion”.

Dear Adam, I am a clinical hypnotherapist and hypnofertility therapist in Yorkshire. Many of my clients are now proud owners of your book, ‘The Secrets of Self-Hypnosis’, the feedback is fantastic, the book is well written, down to earth with a bit of humour as well.

Thank you for providing me with a tool that helps my clients and provides them with a point of reference when I am unavailable. Most of them describe it as a fantastic read. Many thanks!

Karen Riley (www.karenriley-hypnotherapy.com).

It is always a pleasure to be able to review books written by members of the Hypnotherapy Association and to bring the work of our members to a wider audience. This time it was indeed a true pleasure as the book reviewed was one of the most readable books that I have come across in the many years I have been reviewing for the journal.

But in being readable it was NOT being patronising. It was ensuring that the valuable messages that it contained were broadcast in the most readily comprehended way by specialist and layman alike. It is a work which I feel goes in right at the top of the charts of “must have” books. I have seen no other book deal with Self Hypnosis in such an interesting, entertaining, informative and business-like manner. It is a profound experience masterfully revealed and explained.

“The Secrets of Self-Hypnosis” is a ground-breaking, practical, step-by-step guide to harnessing the power of your unconscious mind.

Using a structured and unique methodology, this book shows you how absolutely anyone can enter hypnosis easily, how to be in control of the state of hypnosis, how to deepen your experience of it and deliver powerful changes or make updates to your life; all by yourself!

Released in August 2005, this book has become a worldwide best-seller in its field. As I have said above, it is one of those books that should be on YOUR bookcase. NO! I don’t mean that. It should be in your possession BUT I feel that you will refer to it so often that it will hardly be in the bookcase at all.

It is a work of art. It is a book for hypnotherapists and all those interested in hypnotherapy by a hypnotherapist who is also a skilled communicator, and is already finding deserved acclaim in the hypnotherapeutic world.

The book provides the reader with an informative tour of the whole world of Self-Hypnosis. Myths are exploded and reality is clarified and developed.

The book is a journey around, into, and behind the scenes of Self-Hypnosis. It has been expertly crafted by a man who obviously knows his subject in and out. It is not a “dip-in” book. It is a book that needs to be read from front to back so that each step is introduced, explained and developed and you move on only when that full explanation has been given. It builds brick by brick the foundation of your own understanding of this fascinating subject.

I have to admit I pick up some review books and have to plough through them laboriously — especially when Liz is shouting deadline dates at me! This was not the case with this book. It was written with the skill of a novelist who leads you on an exciting journey as you enthusiastically turn over the page to see what happens next.

It is a riveting read. You may not agree with everything that he says BUT he doesn’t expect or want you to. He wants you to think for yourself. In brief he seeks to facilitate our experience of Self Hypnosis. At no time does he try to dictate it and that I find wonderfully refreshing.

The book is well produced. For one thing it is manageable. You don’t need to be a weightlifter to carry it about. The print is clear and pleasing to the eye making it a very easy book to negotiate.

I found the scripts within the text of great interest and have already begun developing their themes to suit my own style of working.

That is what the book is about. Adam Eason is giving us the tools and the methodology so that we can get on with the job.

I have no hesitation in drawing your attention to Section Four — Advanced Methodology and Application. This section is masterfully created and I feel will be well received by all readers. I was particularly pleased to see an element on Healing included too. The Healing Visualisation Script is one of the best I have come across, and I use it often and also recommend it to others.

A refreshing read. A true milestone of hypnotherapy writing. The Secrets of Self-Hypnosis are there for you. I urge you to explore them!

David Slater, book reviewer for The Hypnotherapist Journal (written 24th October 2005).