Fractured Journey: A Personal Account of 30 Outrageous Years in the Church of Scientology

by Chris Shugart

Author Chris Shugart likes to think of himself as the Forrest Gump of Scientology. He was both witness and activist in some of Scientology’s most defining moments. As the Church grew, it was also gaining notoriety. This was the era of deprogrammers, counter-intelligence operations, and the Guardians Office FBI raids. For thirty years, Chris took part in shady financial deals, Church sanctioned covert activities, and just about every ludicrous exploit in which a Scientologist could possibly participate. …right away, we liked how Chris presented his book, and the humble way he positioned it. …what we often hear from the religious studies professors is that they want accounts not about the famous names in the church but from the rank and file…Shugart sure delivers that, and in a spare, well-written style…" — Tony Ortega, journalist and best-selling author

280 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2018

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book! Really enjoyed it.

[Sunset · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just like the title promises: a well-written accounting of 30 years involvement in Scientology. What is it like to live in a honey trap, thriving while being consumed thinking you're super conscious only to realize you've been duped, conned, cheated, lead by your own ego-nosed ring believing only you and the other self-aggrandizing, magical-thinking followers of a sociopath fiction writer are "saving"
the world-----just like all religions?

[Margaret P. Darr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extreme Financial Cost

This book offers the perspective of a Scientologist bled financially for years. A different type of abuse from many of the other published experiences. I hope Chris follows this book with another which explains HOW he ever got himself out of the credit Hell that was his life as a practicing "church" member!

[Genevieve Dielwart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting story that most ex-scientologists will find paralells a lot of their own experiences.

Interesting story that most ex-scientologists will find paralells a lot of their own experiences. Worthwhile read would recommend to others.