The niece of Scientology Church leader David Miscavige grew up in the midst of this controversial and powerful organization. At the age of twenty-one, she boldly broke away from the church, risking everything she ever had and loved to leave Scientology once and for all. Now she tells the story of her life, the church, and her dramatic departure, delving into the depths of a religion that has been debated and speculated about worldwide for decades. She has lifted the veil of secrecy that has long shrouded the world of Scientology. This insider perspective provides insights into this religion, its strange rituals, and its mysterious leader – David Miscavige. From long-term separation from her parents in childhood to a lack of personal freedom and the organization's emphasis on recruiting celebrities, Jenna reveals the restrictive and isolated culture of Scientology, detailing the environment of ruthless control in which even devoted followers of this faith face harsh punishments for breaking the rules. She describes the notorious practices of the church, recounting the lonely and painful life of an neglected child that prepared her for the harsh life in the church's most devoted organization – Sea Org. It is only when her family nearly falls apart and her world begins to crumble that she realizes she is living by nonsensical rules and...
