Declare Books During Blown for Good: Behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology
| ISBN: | 0982502206 (ISBN13: 9780982502204) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Marc Headley
Hardcover | Pages: 384 pages Rating: 3.98 | 999 Users | 88 Reviews
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| Title | : | Blown for Good: Behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology |
| Author | : | Marc Headley |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 384 pages |
| Published | : | November 5th 2009 by BFG Incorporated |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Religion. Autobiography. Memoir. Biography. Cults. Crime. True Crime |
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The International Base of Scientology. The sprawling 500 acre property located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told that Scientology lectures and films were being made there. But is that all that is happening there? It is the location of a multi-million dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built twodecades after his controversial death. It is the home of Scientologys current leader, David Miscavige. Rumor has it that high ranking Scientology celebrities such as Tom Cruise have been there. So what really happens at the Int Base? Are the stories on the internet true? How does Scientology conduct management of its day to day operations? Reports from former members have shown up here and there over the past 20 years. Could stories of armed guards, weapons, staff beatings, and razor wire fences surrounding the entire property be true? If so, how could a facility like this exist in modern day America? Hundreds of staff had made attempts to escape over the years. Some had succeeded but had never been seen or heard of again, but most had failed. Marc knew it would not be easy getting out of the Scientology compound. Why were people kept here? Why did more people not attempt to escape over the years? What was it that went on at the International headquarters of Scientology? This is the story of what happened behind the Iron Curtain ofMarc Headley provides a rare, never before seen insider's look at life inside Scientology. He spent 15 years at their secret headquarters - a 500 acre property located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made there. But is that all that was happening? It is the location of a multi-million dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built two decades after his death. It is the home of Scientology's current leader, David Miscavige. So what really happens there? Are the stories on the internet true? How does Scientology conduct management of its day to day operations? Could stories of armed guards, weapons, staff beatings, and razor wire fences be true? If so, how could a facility like this exist in modern day America? Hundreds of staff tried to escape over the years. Some succeeded but were never seen or heard of again, most failed. Why were people kept here? What was it that went on at the headquarters of Scientology? This is the story of what happened behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology. "...the Scientology cult, is I guarantee you, a thousand times more bizarre than you could have ever imagined."
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Ratings: 3.98 From 999 Users | 88 ReviewsComment On Epithetical Books Blown for Good: Behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology
Why?I asked myself that almost every word of this book. Why did you put up with any of that stuff. I guess that's what a cult is, get you in brainwash you, etc... Anyway, a very interesting read. I would say, I hope one day this is ended.It was okay, I kept waiting for it to get better and get to the point he escapes. Once he finally decides to leave he gives no description of what happened just that it was close and the cops showed up. ehhh no wonder it took me so long to read.
I get that this dude was locked up for almost two decades but could he possibly chill with the gross sexist language.Other than that, it was a super interesting look into the Int base, though kind of hard to follow in audiobook form with all the acronyms. The one thing he never shortened was the rpf (rehabilitation program force or something like that) which is one I would have known. Kind of irritating. Like it held more weight if he didnt shorten it or something. Idk. Good book, good ending,
Perhaps I'm biased but I did like this book, possibly because every chapter was named after a Depeche Mode song, but surely that couldn't have just been it? I have an interest in cults, possibly because I was raised in quite a cultish religion myself; Jehovah's Witnesses. However much I find out about Scientology, I still couldn't quite fathom how they have such control over their members. Blown For Good sheds some light on the crazy mind-control that the 'church' has over it's followers.
Amazing StoryI have been really captivated by the stories I have been hearing from those who have escaped Scientology. I am thankful to those who tell their stories and hopefully they will become to powerful to ignore.
A difficult and disturbing read because I believe it to be true. Before reading "Blown for Good" I read Jenna Miscavige's book about her experiences with scientology. I came across it accidentally and decided to read it simply because I was curious. Having lived in Tampa about 30 minutes from the Clearwater location for over 20 years I was familiar with scientology but always thought it was a harmless group of self helpers. I could not have been more wrong. There were times I had to force myself
acronyms abound! Think back to your childhood for a moment....remember those diving sticks you would retrieve from the pool? It's like someone threw a diving stick into the water, and you dive down to get it but this is no 8 foot pool. You just keep swimming deeper, and deeper, and deeper into Xenuville until you are gasping (no, choking) for air. Screw the diving stick, where is the top of the water because you are dying here and can't breathe any longer. You need air but where the hell is it?
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