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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
3.5-4 stars. Interesting and sympathetic. A memoir of growing up and leaving an all encompassing church.
I related a lot to some of the things she experienced having grown up in a weird religion myself. It's really an absorbing read and although she name drops, it comes across as self depreciating, not as showing off. It was also interesting to read the "press release" on the Scientology website about this book. Those people are nuts!
funny
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fast-paced
I knew nothing about Leah Remini outside of her infamous split from Scientology, so perhaps my lack of knowledge may this one so much more entertaining than I expected it to be. Either way....what a delight! She dishes so much tea and reads the novel (I listened to the audiobook) with excellent inflection that it sounds more like storytelling than reading. Highly recommend for anyone who loves Hollywood drama.
This book was eye opening. If you have the chance to listen to it on audiobook, do it. I feel like hearing her speak her own words is the best way to "read" it. Leah is hilarious, unapologetic and brutally honest about her experiences with Scientology. She names names, speaks from the heart and doesn't hold back. I'll be the first to admit that the idea of Scientology and how celebrities seem to be so involved has always fascinated me, but even if you aren't as interested in the topic, there's enough true life honesty in her writing to speak to everyone.
#2016readharder #readabookaboutreligion
#2016readharder #readabookaboutreligion
Very interesting. This Scientology stuff creeps me out.
This was a well-written and honest look into the cult of Scientology. It was uncomfortable to read at times but that's nothing compared to living through it.
challenging
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hopeful
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medium-paced
I want every single audiobook for the rest of my life to be narrated by Leah Remini.
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced