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Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology
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Start date
January 15, 2016
Finish date
February 3, 2016
Why we're reading this
I wanted to learn more about Leah's life within the Scientology community - I wasn't disappointed! She's …more

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Megan
Aug 22, 2016 rated it really liked it
Do you want to learn about what it's like to be a member of the Church of Scientology? What it's REALLY like? How they treat life-long, faithful members? Then read this book.

Whatever you think of Leah Remini as an actress is irrelevant. This is a story about a person trapped in a religion that served its own purposes above and at the expense of its members, and what happens to that person when she calls the church out for its behavior. It is very well-written and feels extremely honest. I also r
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Jill
I was never a huge Leah Remini fan, but after listening to this book, I have a greater admiration for her and her struggles with Scientology. I was fascinated to learn some of the inner workings of this group, often finding myself shaking my head at the audacious things they ordered their members to do. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to learn more about Leah and Scientology. Listening to it was my choice and I'm glad I did - hearing her describe her situations was mu ...more
Stacy Larreau
Mar 26, 2016 marked it as to-read
Iwik Pásková
Nov 21, 2015 marked it as to-read