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Beyond Belief

My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape
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Apr 22, 2020lmeyrueix4 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This book left me utterly baffled, I was BEYOND BELIEF. I had always heard negative reports and murmurs on Scientology but only knew the bare minimum on this religion. This story is quite compelling considering this is the story of the…
Sep 10, 2018BTW_IM_VEGAN rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
While "Beyond Belief" was a quick enjoyable read, it was written in a simplistic repetitive style reminiscent of a school essay. The allegations against Scientology are serious - child abuse, forced labor camps, psychological torture,…
Nov 30, 2017RustyReader9 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I had never heard about Scientology before, until I read this book. I was in complete shock and disbelief that this is what someone had actually lived. I enjoyed the way her story was told and the honesty that she shared in her book. I…
Sep 27, 2017
The story really is almost beyond belief. Makes me so incredibly grateful that I never fell prey to scientology and it's minions. L. Ron Hubbard was someone I despise. And those who took over his work--same thing.
brooklynheart5
Apr 03, 2017
This book was ok. Didn't' love it. I preferred Leah Remini's book on Scientology much better.
Cynthia_N
Feb 27, 2017Cynthia_N rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Such a good book! I am amazed at some of the things the author had to go through before she was finally able to leave the church.
Jun 02, 2016pattyloucor67 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Eerie and compelling. Jenna Miscavige Hill's lineage is elite - David Miscavige, current leader of Scientology, is her uncle. That makes this story even more bizarre - someone from that family leaving the church, and other relatives of…
Apr 22, 2016abcDena rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
You'd think a book written by the tiny overlord's niece would be more revealing and reflective of the inner workings of scientology and its impact on human beings. But maybe Jenna's ghost writer just didn't have the words or the scope to…
Dec 28, 2015
Grrrreat! Another // tell-all \\ book on the church of scientology - - only in thoroughly dumbed down America! Next up, a tell-all book on Felix the Cat? Mickey Mouse?
Jun 17, 2015rpavlacic rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
If even half of what Hill writes about her uncle David Miscavige is true, then it is shocking a grand jury hasn't been convened to investigate whether charges should be laid. This woman doesn't have an agenda. Hers isn't just an ordinary…
Apr 13, 2015PearlyBaker rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
After reading a couple of disengaged, scholarly views it was interesting to hear from an insider what it was like growing up in this cult. I can't imagine ever going to therapy to resolve any of the issues because their whole life was…
Apr 06, 2015
This book was an excellent expose on the Church of Scientology - even more revealing than the documentary, "Going Clear, The Church of Scientololgy and the Prison of Belief". It is easy to read and not too long. Its a shame that…
Nov 30, 2013JudithE rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I found this fascinating, and puzzling as well. For example, the total emphasis for kids that they understand every word and its implications, as the basic foundation of education, tested by a crude lie-detector. It just didn't make…
kimberwitch
Oct 27, 2013kimberwitch rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a well written, directly stated, factually detailed account of the inside workings of Scientology from a witness who is closely related to the top. A very sad commentary about life as a Scientologist, growing up on the inside of…
Oct 05, 2013
I had very little knowledge of Scientology before reading this book aside from the basic knowledge that their beliefs are nuts. After reading this book, however, I now understand more fully why my brother once told me he fully supports…
Apr 28, 2013nannerl rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
She is a strong person. I think most people are brainwashed from an early age to follow the religion of their parents, just not usually so hard to get away from it if you choose. Almost like being in an abusive relationship, and the rest…
Apr 13, 2013fc02zp rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I suggest reading Janet Reitman's "Inside Scientology" before reading this memoir. It is the most comprehensive book on the history of Scientology as there has ever been written. Thoroughly researched and expertly written, as only a…