Books : The Complex: An Insider Exposes the Covert World of the Church of Scientology
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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9781903582848
ISBN: 1903582849
Label: Merlin Publishing
Manufacturer: Merlin Publishing
Number Of Pages: 318
Publication Date: October 07, 2008
Publisher: Merlin Publishing
Sales Rank: 5532
Studio: Merlin Publishing
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For the first time ever, a former high-ranking member of the Church of Scientology is lifting the lid on life inside the world s fastest growing cult. The Complex reveals the true story behind the religion that has ensnared a who s who list of celebrities such as Tom Cruise and John Travolta, and convinced thousands of ordinary people to join up.
Duignan describes how two years ago he staged a dramatic escape from the elite paramilitary group at the core of the Church, the Sea Organisation, and how he narrowly evaded pursuit by Scientologists from the Office of Special Affairs. He looks back on the 22 years he served in the Church s secret army and describes the hours of sleep deprivation, brain-washing and intense auditing or religious counselling he endured, as he was moulded into a soldier of Scientology. He talks about the money-making-machine at the heart of the Church, the Scientology goal to Clear the Planet and Get Ethics In , the training programmes, the Rehabilitation Project Force and the punishments meted out to anyone who transgresses, including children. We follow his journey through the Church and the painful investigation that leads to his eventual realisation that there is something very wrong at Scientology s core.
The beliefs of the Church of Scientology might sound like something from a science fiction book but The Complex reveals that the Church s growing power base is a shocking reality.
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This a great book. Sadly, his story isn't a whole lot different than a lot of ex scientologist who have already gotten out. Still yet, each story is unique in its own exposing the oddities as well as illegal world inside THE COMPLEX
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I enjoyed this book immensely. It was well written, though could have used spell-checker. There were many misspelt words, but that didn't detract from the book. A very good read.
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For the past 13 years I have been studying Scientology and I thought I would never find another book about the sinister organization that would surprise me: this one did. The heart-wrenching tale of depravity and abuse suffered by the author at the hands of the malignant business brought tears to my eyes.
There is much in this book that is cheerful: the knowledge that human rights activists and civil rights activists, who have protested in defense of the human and civil rights of Scientology customers, has been and are liberating Scientology victims' bodies and minds; the knowledge that Anonymous, protesting in defense of the human and civil rights of Scientology customers, is helping Scientology customers flee the criminal organization and regain their lives. That is the cheerful part.
There is also the sad, horrifying, and cautionary side to the book: the crimes and human rights abuses that are ignored by law enforcement, but of which Scientology salespeople, staff, management, and customers are inflicted with on a daily basis by the vile organization.
The book clearly explains how life as a Scientology customer, salesperson, or staff member is much like life as a battered wife who feels there is no escape, no hope, no family or friends to turn to. Anyone who has been affected by domestic violence will see the parallels and find hope in this book.
While reading the book I could not help but compare the author's narration of ... Read More
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With all the celebrity hype, I'd always wondered just what this "Scientology" was all about. As a movement, it seemed oddly secretive and vague, and the followers appeared totally and unquestionably devoted. (Not a good combination, in my eyes.) I remember seeing the tv ads for "Dianetics" years ago without having a clue what they were pushing...it was marketed as a self-help book, but who knew it was the handbook for Scientology? After reading John's story, and finding out the true "answer", I am appalled that more cannot be done to stop this evil empire that feeds on the minds of innocent people.
"The Complex" is tense and upsetting. As a reader, you are torn between feelings of anger/disbelief (that someone could be taken in by such an apparent sham cult) and empathetic understanding (that once they got ahold of your mind, you were basically helpless to protect yourself). I found myself thinking about times when I have been depressed or felt lost in the world, and wondered if this could have so easily been my story. I would hope that I'd have had the common sense to listen to my initial instincts and run away fast, but Scientology is designed to make you question those instincts and ensnare you fast.
Wow...I won't soon forget this book.
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I've just finished reading this most readable account of one man's descent into and eventual rise from within the bowels of the Church of Scientology. It is a story that is fascinating, bizarre, outrageous and obviously truly heartfelt...it is difficult not to feel that that the author has climbed into the middle of evil on Earth...and survived.
This book deserves to be read by all thinking adults...and passed around so that the message spreads and the Church dies a natural death!
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