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Blown for Good

Behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology

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Blown for Good

By: Marc Headley
Narrated by: Marc Headley
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About this listen

As seen on the Emmy Award-winning TV show - Leah Remini - Scientology & the Aftermath

Nominated by Foreword Magazine as 2009 Book of the Year Award Finalist

Marc Headley provides an insider's view of life as a member of Scientology's "Sea Organization". Marc worked at Scientology's secret desert compound, which houses all Scientology management, for 15 years. The 500-acre property is located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made there. But is that all that was happening? It is the location of a multi-million-dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built two decades after his death. It is the home of Scientology's current leader, David Miscavige.

So what really happens at the Int Base? Are the stories on the Internet true? How does Scientology conduct management of its day-to-day operations? Could stories of armed guards, weapons, staff beatings, and razor-wire fences be true? If so, how could a facility like this exist in modern-day America?

Hundreds of staff tried to escape over the years. Some succeeded but were never seen or heard of again; most failed. Why were people kept here? What really went on at the headquarters of Scientology? This is the story of what happened behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology.

"...the Scientology cult, is I guarantee you, a thousand times more bizarre than you could have ever imagined." (The John & Ken Show, KFI AM 640)

"Headley's book also provides stunning material that has rarely been collected in one place...a damning account of life working for Scientology leader David Miscavige at the secretive desert base...." (Tony Ortega, The Village Voice)

"Marc Headley, a former insider at the church, has written a tell-all book, called Blown for Good, about his 15 years of work with Scientology. And folks...you can't handle the truth...." (The Frisky)

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This was a great listen and Marc is a very entertaining narrator. The story was good in that it wasn’t told to illicit sympathy but instead gave an insightful view into day to day life in the Sea Org and some reasoning ,no matter how incomprehensible , as to why a person puts up with it. I was very touched by the way Marc respects Claire’s privacy as her story is individual & unique and it’s up to her as to when, if & how she ever shares it. Hopefully they now have a long & happy life together.

Excellent Book

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I really enjoyed this title. it's fascinating and disturbing, but well worth listening to if you're into cult stories. be careful of 1 star reviews, chances are they've been posted by practicing scientologists whi are out to discredit any and all survivor stories.

Fascinating and disturbing

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Recently Kirstie Alley appeared on the UK version of celebrity big brother. One of the housemates asked about Scientology and she said the best way to find out is to read a book. so I chose this one and A to Xenu by Chris Shelton.

Wowsers what a heart breaking account of a total lack of humanity within a so called religion. I am shocked this treatment is allowed to go on in America.

Much love to Marc and Claire who believed in each other and who's love has stood the test of time.

Kirstie Alley recommended reading a book

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what a journey. I laughed. I cried. Mark tells his story in such detail. I'm so glad I purchased this book on the cult known as Scientology.

wow!!!

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Amazing book. I cannot believe anyone could tolerate this dreadful cult and stay in for more than a day.

Leaving a cult

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