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Beyond Belief
- My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape
- Narrated by: Sandy Rustin
- Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins
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Audie Award Finalist, Non-Fiction, 2014
Jenna Miscavige Hill, niece of Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige, was raised as a Scientologist but left the controversial religion in 2005. In Beyond Belief, she shares her true story of life inside the upper ranks of the sect, details her experiences as a member Sea Org - the church's highest ministry - speaks of her "disconnection" from family outside of the organization, and tells the story of her ultimate escape.
In this tell-all memoir, complete with family photographs from her time in the Church, Jenna Miscavige Hill, a prominent critic of Scientology who now helps others leave the organization, offers an insider's profile of the beliefs, rituals, and secrets of the religion that has captured the fascination of millions, including some of Hollywood's brightest stars such as Tom Cruise and John Travolta.
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- Joy4real4sure
- 18-05-20
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Way beyond belief, how could this this happen in this generation and government cant look into it, this is madness and makes me upset
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- Anonymous User
- 15-02-22
great read!
Perfect if you're interested in Scientology. I was hooked from the beginning to the end. will read again.
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- lizzy templer
- 06-02-23
Phenomenal
Harrowing but enlightening, a remarkable lady, well done. How can anyone join the Church after hearing these and other ex members' stories. US Gov.... shame on you that there has been no retribution of the Church's leaders.
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- Erla Dís Kjartansdóttir
- 28-05-23
very insightful
i really liked the book.
it's very insightful how a cults dictator treats his iwn family
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- catherine ann
- 24-11-23
Beautifully told and super interesting
So interesting. The narrator had a wonderful voice who made you feel empathetic. Definitely worth a listen.
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- Countess_Dracul
- 02-04-15
The most riveting book I've listened to in ages!
An absolutely riveting book, and mind boggled that this actually happened to someone. The idea that no one stepped in to help is as shocking as what the "church" actually did.
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- T. D. Johnston
- 09-07-20
wonderful heart felt storytelling
a brilliant insight into cult indoctrination with a very personal point of view. may uncle Dave be brought down to reality by a world of SPs. such a dangerous man.
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- Lightrhino
- 19-11-19
Fantastic book. Extraordinary story
You have no idea how totally manipulative, cruel and just plain stupid, the Church of Scientology is until you read this book. And it’s far worse than you ever thought. Truly shocking and tragic, how many people are wasting their lives believing this utter nonsense. The authors journey to discovery and realisation is a great read.
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- Laura
- 30-12-13
Incredible insight into life as a young scientolog
Would you listen to Beyond Belief again? Why?
No. I never listen to books a second time.
What other book might you compare Beyond Belief to, and why?
None and feel no need to explain myself
Which character – as performed by Sandy Rustin – was your favourite?
Ridiculous question - did you listen to the book ?
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Many
Any additional comments?
Yes, as I was saying this book provides an excellent insight into the life of a young child growing up in the Church of Scientology. I was with the author all the way as the story is told in the first person right up to the last couple of chapters when her own credibility in her own words began to wane. Things like "I had to tell him the truth otherwise I would be deceiving him". This was given as the rationale for lying to someone else in the next breath. It all added up to the tagline "...and my harrowing escape.." being a large stretch when in actuality it would appear she stayed of her own volition (by her own words) because she was comfortable, everything was provided for her and the world out there was scary (even if her own parents were out there waiting for her). Several statements after that did not add up to a cohesive picture. "Had to sign a statement saying I would not publish" despite being out of the church with no apparent pressure on her, then published. Clearly she did not have to sign that statement as she stated at the time she had no intention of abiding by it. A few things like that went to the core of the author's credibility. Despite these this is a fascinating and interesting insight into the appalling practices of the so-called Church, the wrath that they visit on their own people, the sheer fairy stories they tell, the intimidation and car following and overall an excellent listen from Audible.
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- Nigel
- 13-04-13
Fascinating
An engaging insight as to how someone, born into a belief system, struggled with what was dissonant between the faith and the realities she observed.
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