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  • Behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology
  • By: Marc Headley
  • Narrated by: Marc Headley
  • Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (120 ratings)
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By: Marc Headley
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Summary

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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Excellent Book

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.

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Gripping, terrifying, but hopeful.

I cannot imagine what this beautiful family had to go through. Marc explains the story in such a wonderful relatable manner, it’s like a friend telling you. I have followed these two on social media before but even that could not prepare me for this book. Thank you for your courage, Marc, I hope it helps others in similar situations.

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Awesome listen

I bought this book based on Mark’s YouTube channel and the interest that it generated. Awesome read really touching at the end when Claire joins him. Only question I have is does Claire like Depeche Mode

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brilliant, I'm just glad you escaped

amazing chronical of such a destructive organisation. glad humour wins in dark times. loved it being read by the author.

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Fascinating

It had me on the edge of my seat. It's terrifying but also completely fascinating

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Extremely Important Information for everyone......

Excellent and very detailed on a daily basis, of an intelligent person who walked into a trap, then took the long game to walk out, and away from a prison disguised as a paradise, Scientology.

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Great book

love his way of telling a story. Great story and a happy happy ending

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Outstanding

An amazing story of endurance, hope & love. Brilliantly narrated explaining the horrors & heartbreak you endured but in your own unique way with lots of humour. Congratulations Marc this is an outstanding book. Highly recommended.

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amazing

informative, shocking, brave and 1 hell of an eye opener. I couldn't put it down.

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Brilliant

how anyone can live through half of this and be a good person after is shocking I'm so glad you got your happy ending

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