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Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief

Lawrence Wright

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Apr 04, 2013 Linda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Fascinating, well-documented look at what I consider to be the most controversial religion in America. The book delves into primarily the history of and personalities in the religion. That didn't really matter to me. The treatment (enslavement?) of non famous followers is appalling. The author has no reluctance naming famous Scientologists (Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Paul Haggis, Kirstie Alley, Jenna Elfmann...).

L. Ron Hubbard, founder is hardly a moral person, as far as women and marriage are ...more

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Sep 22, 2013 Judy rated it liked it

I'm interested in different religions and different paths to spirituality so this book seemed a natural for me. Lawrence Wright writes about the life of L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the Church of Scientology and his successor, David Miscavge, the teachings of the church, its treatment of former members and critics, and the church's quest to control the lives of its members. Wright's investigative journalism is based on archival research and on interviews with over two hundred current and forme ...more

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