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A Piece of Blue Sky: Scientology, Dianetics and L. Ron Hubbard Exposed

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A former Church of Scientology member describes his experience in that organization, outlining the mind-control and dollar-extraction methods it employs on its members and offering a revealing look at the life of Scientology creator L. Ron Hubbard.

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Languages: English
Media: Paper, Ebook
ISBNs: 4
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Published: 1990
Genres: Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, General Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
DDC/MDS: 299.936092
LCC: BP605 .S2 .A83

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