Reviews tagging 'Religious bigotry'

Troublemaker: Wie ich Hollywood und Scientology überlebte by Leah Remini

17 reviews

skeltzer's review against another edition

challenging funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

Had very little opinion of Leah Remini before this, aside from seeing a few episodes of various shows she's been on. I came away thinking she's hilarious and very transparent about who she is and what's she's been through. Also she curses a lot and I love that. I recommend listening to the audiobook to hear her read it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping

libbyhb's review against another edition

emotional funny informative fast-paced

4.5

This was such a great read - ESPECIALLY on audio. I loved listening to Leah tell her story with all of the character she brought to the written words. I read this after reading Going Clear, and it was a helpful add-on to my Scientology studies. Growing up in the church gave Leah such an interesting perspective. And of course I loved the wild Tom Cruise stories. This was funny, dark, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful and I'd recommend it to basically anyone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry

Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse

bunnypez's review against another edition

dark emotional funny informative sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Child abuse

inkdrinkers's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

4.0

This was a fascinating memior about Leah's life. From her rocky childhood to her scrappy attitude that she would make it in Hollywood to, ultimately, the fall out with Scientology, this book doesn't shy away from hard topics.

I know that some people were disappointed by the lack of information about the cult, but at the end of the day, everything was framed and told by Leah and it was an important part of her life. To expect the book to completely bash something that was such an important part of her life is to expect too much. What it DOES deliver on is detailing the gross mishandling of funds, information, and abuses that were carried out by people in the name of Scientology. 

I have to admit, my jaw was on the floor the entire chapter about Tom Cruise and Katie Holme's wedding. It's one thing to have preconceived notions about celebrities, but to hear confirmation about how unhinged they are is another. This was a great audiobook to listen to, and I look forward to watching Leah Remini's documentary on Scientology too!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, and Lesbophobia

stampest's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol

beatriks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

Lovely book, this story is heartbreaking and mindblowing. Over here in Europe (I grew up in Germany), there is almost only negative publicity on Scientology and I was aware of some of the practices, but this really explains the attraction and terrible impact of Scientology on its members. I feel sympathy for Leah and all other (ex-)scientologists. The book was an easy read, with some juicy Hollywood-stories and great, realistic insights into the system of Scientology.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Physical abuse

averyhawthorne's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry

Minor: Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Stalking