nickshutter's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, Body shaming, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Torture, Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Addiction and Alcohol
brookey8888's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
I found this so interesting! I have watched her TV series so I do know a lot about Scientology already. But I really like this because we got her story. The show is mostly other peoples stories and like the rules and all that stuff so it was really interesting to see her thoughts and her process of leaving the church and what she thought of it, also it was really interesting to learn about her life. I really enjoyed that because she is really interesting and actually so funny like she made me laugh in this book a lot. Also, this is a Tom Cruise hate account, so it was interesting to learn more about him, because she actually had like contact with him in Scientology.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Grief, Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, Gaslighting, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Violence
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!
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!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Stalking, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Racism, Bullying, Racial slurs, and Lesbophobia
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