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« Reply #122 on: March 02, 2017, 06:18:01 AM » |
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Upcoming book: Escaping Scientology, by Karen [Schless] Pressley. Escaping Scientology 2017: My Upcoming Book https://escapingscientology2017.com/2017/02/26/my-upcoming-book/* * * * * BEGIN EXCERPT * * * * * I made my third and final escape from Scientology’s gated, guarded International Management headquarters near Los Angeles in 1998. The doors to my world of Scientology friends and loved ones promptly slammed shut. I experienced firsthand Scientology’s cruel policy of disconnection when Peter Schless, my husband of 21 years, disconnected from me over my choice to leave the Sea Org and Scientology.
There are many ways a person who gets involved in Scientology can fall down a rabbit hole without seeing it coming, like we did. Reflecting on my twenty-something state of mind when Peter Schless and I took a detour from building our lives together with careers in the Hollywood entertainment industry to journey into Scientology, is a perplexing experience for the woman I am now.
Since I became a critic of Scientology, I’ve had experiences that shouldn’t happen in America, though many other critics’ experiences have been far worse than mine. In 2000, I attempted to tell my story in my first book, Chasing After the Wind (Broadman & Holman, Nashville), and my second, Escaping Scientology, in 2006 (New Hope Publishers, Birmingham). Both times, Scientology officials used threats and lies to overwhelm my publishers to cancel the book releases (see Chapter, Leverage). In those days, the Church of Scientology International was infamous for being a highly litigious organization with a bottomless money pit used to squash opponents. Unwilling to engage in the bloodsport of legal battles with Scientology, my publishers apologized to me and shelved my books. Had they asked, Why did Scientology not want my story to be told, or What would I reveal that could affect the organization’s reputation, they could have potentially helped a lot of people from getting involved in this cult, or could have helped many families to get their loved ones out, had they released those books.,,,http://www.forum.exscn.net/showthread.php?43562-Upcoming-book-Escaping-Scientology-by-Karen-Schless-Pressley |
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« Reply #127 on: October 07, 2017, 05:56:44 AM » |
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Over the Edge: A Pawn in the Scientology Money Machine Kindle Editionby Kay Rowe (Author) In a billion years I never thought I'd get involved in a cult, let alone sign a billion year contract with one and stick with it for 37 years. The most oft questions I have been asked are "Why did you get involved in the first place?" and "What took you so long to finally get out?" I am confident that you will find the answers to both of these questions and many more in the pages within. This is not just my memoir, but a story that needs to be told of harsh abuse, medical neglect and voracious greed all under the banner of a religion which claims to be saving this planet and the universe. From my early days getting involved in Scientology in Santa Barbara to joining the elite Sea Organization and slaving for pennies a day, there are no stones left unturned. I was a pawn in the Church of Scientology's money making machine and this is my story. I reside in Omaha, NE, surrounded by Wonderful friends. In addition to being a Writer, I am a Realtor and Wealth Advisor. My passion to help people enjoy a higher quality of life recently landed me a position as a Rep for a company that provides Mobile Dental Care for the elderly in Skilled Nursing Facilities. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0765SXMBP/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1507260050&sr=1-1
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