The Basis For The New HBO Documentary. A National Book Award and National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist. Scientology presents itself as a scientific approach to spiritual enlightenment; but its practices have long been shrouded in mystery. Now Lawrence Wright—armed with his investigative talents; years of archival research; and more than two hundred personal interviews with current and former Scientologists—uncovers the inner workings of the church. We meet founder L. Ron Hubbard; the highly imaginative but mentally troubled science-fiction writer; and his tough; driven successor; David Miscavige. We go inside their specialized cosmology and language. We learn about the church’s legal attacks on the IRS; its vindictive treatment of critics; and its phenomenal wealth. We see the church court celebrities such as Tom Cruise while consigning its clergy to hard labor under billion-year contracts. Through it all; Wright asks what fundamentally comprises a religion; and if Scientology in fact merits this Constitutionally-protected label. Brilliantly researched; compellingly written; Going Clear pulls back the curtain on one of the most secretive organizations at work today. A New York Times Notable Book A Best Book of the Year: The Washington Post; The Boston Globe; New York magazine;Slate; Chicago Tribune; Huffington Post; Newsday; Entertainment Weekly; People; The Week; Publishers Weekly; Kirkus Reviews A GoodReads Reader's Choice
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy ruthGreat presentation and on time; this book its a must in the family libraries0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Es muy triste el final de esta joven escritora. ...By Cliente de Es muy triste el final de esta joven escritora. Ella tenÃa un gran futuro y estoy segura que todas sus metas se hubieran echo realidad.Pero a mi no me gusto este diario; se nota que era escrito por una niña (si te enteras de cosas bastante triste que pasaron los judÃos) pero bastante repetitivo; y su manera de reflexionar impresionantes!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. EducativoBy Yelixe cervantesCreo que el análisis de este diario en nuestras escuelas deberÃa ser una asignatura obligada. Observar la guerra desde el ángulo de una joven y de manera tan Ãntima es enriquecedor. Pronto mi hija que sólo tiene 10 años estará disfrutando de esta lectura.
