A review by readeadams
The Bad Cadet: Growing Up in the Church of Scientology's Sea Organization by Katherine Spallino, Katherine Spallino

5.0

Horrific $cientology

I've read many books on $cientology (Scn), and I learn something new with each one. The Bad Cadet presents the view of a child growing up through her teen years in the organization before she routed out. I found it interesting that her first instincts were mostly disgust at all the bs churned out by Scn and the extreme control it exerted over its members.

Children are not considered children by Scn. They are viewed as small adults and expected to act responsibly like actual adults. I admired Katherine's spunk and fighting spirit. She saved her own life when all around her failed her.