by Samuel G.
About this book
Cutting It Out: How to Get on the Waterwagon and Stay There by Samuel G. delivers a candid, humorous hook into one man's deliberate experiment with quitting alcohol and keeping his resolve. Written in the lively voice of early 20th-century personal narrative (first published in 1912), Samuel G. chronicles not a moral sermon but a practical, often funny account of why he quit, how he did it, and what changed afterward.
Part memoir, part observational study, this science-leaning work examines habit, habit-breaking, and social pressures around drinking through anecdote and reflection. Samuel G. refuses the caricature of the fallen drunk or the righteous reformer; instead he maps the ordinary choices, rationalizations, and small victories that make abstinence sustainable. The book captures temperance-era attitudes while offering timeless insights into willpower, routine, and self-discipline.
Ideal for listeners intrigued by classic self-help, behavioral science history, or candid memoirs of habit change, this audiobook is a crisp, accessible exploration of personal transformation—perfect for anyone curious how ordinary men in 1912 tackled extraordinary personal decisions.