Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief Lawrence Wright Scientology is a religion I didn’t understand, and this book delves into its history. It’s a great example of how the more we can understand about people we don’t understand, the better chance we have for avoiding conflicts. |
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