Ruthless : scientology, my son David Miscavige, and me
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Published
New York : St. Martins Press, [2016].
ISBN
9781250096937, 1250096936
Status
Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult
299.936 MIS
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299.936 MIS
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Published
New York : St. Martins Press, [2016].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
244 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781250096937, 1250096936
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"David Miscavige, the Church of Scientology's current leader and successor to founder L. Ron Hubbard, hasn't always ruled with an iron fist. It was his father, Ron Miscavige, who first introduced his family to Scientology, and David embraced it immediately, even as young boy. Years later, Ron could only watch with dismay as his bright, carefree son transformed into the leader he is today. Ruthless explores the Miscavige family's gradual immersion into the church while the seeds are planted for son Davids meteoric ascendancy. Ron traces the arc of David's life from the early years to David's stellar rise to power in Scientology, his brutal approach to running the organization today, and the disastrous effects that his leadership has had on countless numbers of Scientologists and their families. The only book to examine the origins of Scientology's current leader, Ruthless tries to make sense of David Miscavige's embrace of what the church calls disconnection--shunning family members who leave or criticize the church--and what his leadership means for its members and for the future of Scientology itself. Ron argues that the influence his son wields over so many people is toxic. And under David Miscavige's leadership, a relatively benign, if flawed and controversial, philosophical movement has transformed into what his father ultimately considers an emotionally damaging organization that has ripped families apart, including his own. Ron's personal, heartfelt story is a riveting insider's look at life within the controversial and confounding world of Scientology." -- Publisher's description
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Miscavige, R. (2016). Ruthless: scientology, my son David Miscavige, and me (First edition.). St. Martins Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Miscavige, Ron. 2016. Ruthless: Scientology, My Son David Miscavige, and Me. St. Martins Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Miscavige, Ron. Ruthless: Scientology, My Son David Miscavige, and Me St. Martins Press, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Miscavige, Ron. Ruthless: Scientology, My Son David Miscavige, and Me First edition., St. Martins Press, 2016.
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