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Perfectly clear, escaping Scientology and fighting for the woman I love, Michelle LeClair and Robin Gaby Fisher

eng

autobiography

no index present

non fiction

Perfectly clear

1029074063

Michelle LeClair and Robin Gaby Fisher

escaping Scientology and fighting for the woman I love

"The revelatory memoir by former 'poster girl for Scientology' Michelle LeClair describes her struggle to reconcile her same-sex attraction with the church's antigay doctrine, and the lengths to which Scientologists went to silence her. At eighteen, Michelle LeClair found her dream of going to college eclipsed by the lure of Scientology and its promise of a better world--and a better life. She went all in, following the principles of the church in both her professional and personal life. Driven by her urge to help others, she rose through the ranks to become the U.S. president of Scientology's Youth for Human Rights organization, privy to many of the church's secrets and top celebrities, But all the while, there was a cloud over her. In a voice both raw and honest, LeClair writes about coming to terms with her sexuality and of how she finally got the courage to leave both her abusive husband and the church. But the split came at a terrible price. As a single mother of two and newly pregnant with twins, she went from having it all to being stalked, harassed, slandered, and financially destroyed. [This book]provides an up-close and unique look into the headline-grabbing culture of Scientology. It's an insider's perspective on Scientology's pervasive influence, secret rituals, and ruthless practices for keeping members in line. It's a story of self-acceptance, of finding the strength and courage to fight for emotional freedom and true love."--Dust jacket

Introduction: The raid -- The beginning -- Down to the dungeon -- Sea change -- Indiscretions -- Clear -- Moving on up -- Meeting Dror -- Savannah -- Endings and beginnings -- Deal broker -- Budding friendship -- Found out -- Twist -- Atlanta -- Reality -- The Office of Special Affairs -- Trouble ahead -- Paul Haggis -- Defection -- Criminal charges

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