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Going Clear

Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief

Lawrence Wright

This book provides a deep look into the world of Scientology, its origins, struggles, and inner workings. Based on personal interviews with current and former members, Lawrence Wright uncovers Scientology's esoteric cosmology, auditing process, and the church's pursuit of celebrities. He also explores the violence and shunning that permeate the inner sanctum of the church. Using exceptional journalistic skills, Wright examines what fundamentally makes a religion a religion, and whether Scientology is deserving of the constitutional protections achieved in its victory over the IRS. This evenhanded yet keenly incisive book uncovers the essence of what makes Scientology the institution it is today.
Publish Date
2013-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
2013-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.04
ISBN
9780307745309
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2015-10-16T16:22:28.000Z
"Going Clear" by @lawrence_wright is one of the weirdest books I've ever read. Such a bizarre view into madness and its wake      source
I love Lawrence Wright .      source