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4.05 AVERAGE
I really could have done without the Hollywood stories and name dropping. I know some people care about that, but it wasn't for me. I highly enjoyed the inside look to Scientology, since I myself had recently escaped an employer with background in Scientology. It was a simple read, nothing astounding. She was very funny, and it often felt like she was sitting in front me, telling me her story.
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
I enjoyed this book. I have read a lot of books by people who have "escaped" Scientology, and I really liked this one, because it was written in the way I would assume she speaks. There was no whitewashing, no trying to remove her own blame in situations. I am glad to have read it.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
After listening to a few podcast that discuss Scientology as a cult. This background information and that trauma and realizations Leah explain feels like we are living with her. She is strong, she is valid, and loved she read the book!
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Enjoyed learning about her life and her views on Scientology
I’ve been watching the docu-series on A&E about Scientology and it’s been fascinating. Very interesting to see the inner works of a cult and what it means at the individual level. This book really brings home the cost for families and friends of religious fundamentalism.
This was an interesting read. I was not too familiar with Leah Remini before this; I knew she was in The King of Queens show but I never watched it. My husband recommended that I listened to this book because I was curious about Scientology. I wanted to know what Scientology really was and I wanted to learn more about the controversy about this religion.
Leah Remini described her life with Scientology. Though she did not delved too much on the crazy theories that I've heard Scientologists believed in, she did describe some of the religion's ideologies and how it kept its followers "tied" to the church. I was stunned to find out that this religion did not believe in traditional education and forced its members to be on "course" pretty much their whole entire days, especially if the member did something that was frowned upon. What was more shocking was to learn how much money was expected for members to contribute to their courses and to the church. It was sickening!
Leah also talked about how she got into acting and got married. It was fun to hear about her early years of becoming an actor and the various shows she was on. She also discussed her relationships with various celebrities and how she met her husband. She also talked about Tom Cruise; boy...that sure was interesting!
It was entertaining to listen to Leah's voice. I think its important that the author is the one narrating their memoirs/autobiographies in audiobooks. It makes the book more realistic and unique. Leah had a brash attitude that it made it sometimes difficult to like her, but she was very honest which made me appreciate Leah more. It was heartbreaking to hear her disappointment with Scientology yet relieving to hear that she finally opened up her eyes.
As a whole, this was an entertaining audiobook. Leah had a strong voice, which made her story even more fascinating. I got to hear one side of this crazy religion and made me want to research more about it.
Leah Remini described her life with Scientology. Though she did not delved too much on the crazy theories that I've heard Scientologists believed in, she did describe some of the religion's ideologies and how it kept its followers "tied" to the church. I was stunned to find out that this religion did not believe in traditional education and forced its members to be on "course" pretty much their whole entire days, especially if the member did something that was frowned upon. What was more shocking was to learn how much money was expected for members to contribute to their courses and to the church. It was sickening!
Leah also talked about how she got into acting and got married. It was fun to hear about her early years of becoming an actor and the various shows she was on. She also discussed her relationships with various celebrities and how she met her husband. She also talked about Tom Cruise; boy...that sure was interesting!
It was entertaining to listen to Leah's voice. I think its important that the author is the one narrating their memoirs/autobiographies in audiobooks. It makes the book more realistic and unique. Leah had a brash attitude that it made it sometimes difficult to like her, but she was very honest which made me appreciate Leah more. It was heartbreaking to hear her disappointment with Scientology yet relieving to hear that she finally opened up her eyes.
As a whole, this was an entertaining audiobook. Leah had a strong voice, which made her story even more fascinating. I got to hear one side of this crazy religion and made me want to research more about it.
A scary celebrity story about Leah Remini growing up and living through Scientology. This is the second church cult book I’ve read about celebrities trying to the best for their spiritual lives and being taken advantage of by a crazy cult who wants their money and makes them suffer.
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced