Slow Burn

The Great American Antismoking Scam (And Why It Will Fail)

Slow Burn is an eye-opening exposé of the anti-smoking movement from the 1950’s to present day. From politicians to bureaucrats to activists to the press, Oakley meticulously examines today’s assault on smoking and reveals the truth behind the lies and deception.

The links below will take you to each chapter of the book.

A book by former newspaper editorial writer Don Oakley, published in its entirety on our website.

Slow Burn – Chapter 1

In the Beginning Were the Numbers ...

Slow Burn – Chapter 2

And the Numbers Were Fruitful and Multiplied ...

Slow Burn – Chapter 3

Studies, We've Got Studies ...

Slow Burn – Chapter 4

Addicted to 'Addiction' ...

Slow Burn – Chapter 5

The Four-Hundred-Thousand-People Question ...

Slow Burn – Chapter 6

ETS and the Prostitution of Science ...

Slow Burn – Chapter 8

Kids, SIDS and ETS ...

Slow Burn is copyright 1999 by Don Oakley. All rights reserved.