Goal February 23 - February 29 is to read and/or listen to an audiobook at least 5 minutes a day. Mission accomplished today! I listened to over five minutes of this audiobook.
#FabulousFebruary
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Goal February 23 - February 29 is to read and/or listen to an audiobook at least 5 minutes a day. Mission accomplished today! I listened to over five minutes of this audiobook.
#FabulousFebruary
so-soI should have read it when it was recommended years ago by a coworker, as I‘m sure I‘d have enjoyed it more, when the particular horrors of Scientology were a bit more novel. The book was long and felt authentic, and perhaps told as life actually was for Jenna, living under control of the higher order of Scientology. But it felt too long and repetitive. Still glad to have read it in his honor, and I miss him. #roll100 Jan
Finished one book (nonfiction) featuring Tom Cruise only to begin another (bizarre fiction) filled up with this man. Seriously hoping I won‘t read anything else this year with this guy 🫠
Oops I did it again…another #libraryhaul from this week. The bottom 4 are for my boys—Harry Potter obsessed! Heartstopper vol. 2 is just as adorable as the first. And even though I have a hard heart and cannot stomach romance of any kind typically, I LOVE Charlie and Nick. Another #auldlangspine (American Sunrise) and a #roll100 (tagged) plus two for #bookspinbingo.
Ps—I actually returned some books this week too 😉
Fear wins March by default because it was the only one I finished… Not a terrible read, I gave it 3 ⭐️s. I think that rating still stands.
#12Booksof2023
pickA lot of time has passed since the full horrors (and oddities) of Scientology were revealed. Even still, this incredibly researched and dense inspection of the so-called religion packs a mighty punch.
pickThis has been in my audio library since 2017! Glad I finally listened to Leah‘s unbelievable journey into and out of Scientology. She definitely did not hold back, but she was not disparaging or disrespectful. She unapologetically shares her experience and struggles with Scientology. Really a fascinating story 🎧
Well I'm new here and figured I'd share my current read. My favorite thing about this book is how Leah incorporates humor into her storytelling so that it's just not back to back horrible Scientology things. I'm only a few chapters in but I've spent about 90% of the time just laughing and saving quotes that keep me entertained.
#leahremini #scientology #memoir #readingchallenge
so-soThis was mostly interesting, but there were times where I just couldn‘t focus. I think I find the personal stories the most interesting (including the other books I‘ve read), though this is a very well-researched detailed account. It‘s pretty scary, though, that journalists, people who have left, etc, anyone who says anything against Scientology appear to be harassed, and in some cases, even framed for crimes they didn‘t commit!
