New Scientology Book's First Signing
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Story of Janet Reitman's first reading and signing for "Inside Scientology" here.
Of course there was a Scientologist in the audience to discuss Scientology.
The watershed moment: he wasn't a member of the CofS.
Reitman's reaction after the event, when speaking to the Village Voice:
This.
For some reason, I'd gotten it in my head that Reitman's book would be out in August, so I've only read the intro excerpt. Even that really sheds some light into the evolution of Scientology. Unlike the most excellent book "Blown for Good," I think this one is a lot more accessible for those who've never been in.
Of course there was a Scientologist in the audience to discuss Scientology.
The watershed moment: he wasn't a member of the CofS.
The Scientologist then responded that auditing could be very helpful. But, he added, "You shouldn't go to a church to get it. You should find an independent auditor." [Reitman reminds me that the man also then looked around the room, saying that he was worried someone else from Scientology might be there.]
Reitman's reaction after the event, when speaking to the Village Voice:
"The fact that the guy said what he did, and then he was looking around, expressed paranoia that someone in the room was after him -- that was such a confirmation of everything that I've been reporting and writing about. Just that alone should have answered a lot of questions for the people in the room."
This.
For some reason, I'd gotten it in my head that Reitman's book would be out in August, so I've only read the intro excerpt. Even that really sheds some light into the evolution of Scientology. Unlike the most excellent book "Blown for Good," I think this one is a lot more accessible for those who've never been in.