Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology by Leah Remini

3 reviews

vezreads's review against another edition

challenging dark informative sad fast-paced

3.5

This was super readable, I devoured it in like a day, which is rare for me with non-fiction books. It definitely spilled some tea on the inner workings of Scientology and Hollywood which was delicious (let's be frank, I read it for the drama). So overall I liked it. Having said that though I think Leah Remini felt like Scientology's only real problem was that L. Ron Hubbard was no longer at the helm. She wrote this book only two years after leaving the church and I feel like she still had a lot to unpack. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry

Moderate: Fatphobia and Child abuse

Minor: Kidnapping and Homophobia

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, Religious bigotry, and Homophobia

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

michellegm15's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny informative fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Stalking, Violence, and Physical abuse

Minor: Drug use and Kidnapping