Description: Beyond Belief by Jenna Miscavige Hill, Lisa Pulitzer The author was born into the Church of Scientology. The niece of its current director, David Miscavige, she grew up at the center of this highly controversial organization, strictly adhering to its beliefs and practices. In this book, this insider with unprecedented first-hand knowledge pierces the veil of secrecy that has shrouded this religion. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jenna Miscavige Hill was raised to obey. As the niece of the Church of Scientologys leader David Miscavige, she grew up at the center of this highly controversial and powerful organization. But at twenty-one Jenna made a daring break from Scientology. Now she speaks out about her life, the Church, and her dramatic escape, piercing the veil of secrecy that has long shrouded this world.Jenna reveals unprecedented insider knowledge of the religion, its obscure rituals, and its mysterious leader. From her prolonged separation from her parents as a child to her lack of personal freedoms to the organizations emphasis on celebrity recruitment, Jenna goes behind the scenes of Scientologys oppressive and alienating culture.Yet it is only when her family approaches dissolution that she is finally able to see the psychological control that has ruled her life. Faced with a heartbreaking choice, she details how she made a courageous escape, but not before being put through the ultimate test of family, faith, and love. At once captivating and disturbing, Beyond Belief is an eye-opening exploration of the limits of religion and the lengths to which one woman went to break free. Back Cover Jenna Miscavige Hill was raised to obey. As the niece of the Church of Scientologys leader David Miscavige, she grew up at the center of this highly controversial and powerful organization. But at twenty-one Jenna made a daring break from Scientology. Now she speaks out about her life, the Church, and her dramatic escape, piercing the veil of secrecy that has long shrouded this world. Jenna reveals unprecedented insider knowledge of the religion, its obscure rituals, and its mysterious leader. From her prolonged separation from her parents as a child to her lack of personal freedoms to the organizations emphasis on celebrity recruitment, Jenna goes behind the scenes of Scientologys oppressive and alienating culture. Yet it is only when her family approaches dissolution that she is finally able to see the psychological control that has ruled her life. Faced with a heartbreaking choice, she details how she made a courageous escape, but not before being put through the ultimate test of family, faith, and love. At once captivating and disturbing, Beyond Belief is an eye-opening exploration of the limits of religion and the lengths to which one woman went to break free. Author Biography Lisa Pulitzer is a former correspondent to the New York Times and author/coauthor of numerous nonfiction titles, including eight New York Times bestsellers. Jenna Miscavige Hill, the niece of David Miscavige, the current ecclesiastical and business leader of the Church of Scientology, was raised as a Scientologist. Since leaving the organization in 2005, she has become one of its most prominent critics. She co-founded the website , which features the stories of current and former Scientologists and supports those who choose to leave the organization. She lives in Southern California. Details ISBN0062248480 Author Lisa Pulitzer Short Title BEYOND BELIEF Language English ISBN-10 0062248480 ISBN-13 9780062248480 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2013 Subtitle My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape Country of Publication United States Illustrations 50-60 Color Photos Imprint William Morrow Paperbacks Place of Publication New York UK Release Date 2013-10-10 Publication Date 2013-10-10 US Release Date 2013-10-10 Birth 1890 Death 1976 Affiliation Univ/Ill/Urbana-Champ Urbana Illinois USA Position Daniel E Qualifications M.D. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780062263438 DEWEY 299.936092 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-08-31 NZ Release Date 2013-08-31 Imprint US William Morrow Paperbacks Publisher US HarperCollins Pages 424 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:76893200;
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Book Title: Beyond Belief: My Secret Life inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape
Item Height: 229mm
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Author: Jenna Miscavige Hill, Lisa Pulitzer
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Memorials
Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers Inc
Publication Year: 2013
Item Weight: 471g
Number of Pages: 416 Pages