lawrence wright

  1. Free to shine

    Pulitzer Prize Winner Lawrence Wright on Writing

    I couldn't find an appropriate thread that wasn't a million posts long, so here is a new one. This is a fascinating insight into how Lawrence Wright tackles his stories and research, including Going Clear. It is due to the tenacity of amazing people like him that uncomfortable truth has a way...
  2. Teanntás

    Not to be read home alone on a stormy night

    I've been checking the New York Review of Books looking for a review of 'Going Clear' and/or 'Beyond Belief'. It's on the way . YOU don't have to wait http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2013/apr/25/scientology-story/?pagination=false The review already referenced by over 100 sites
  3. ChuckNorrisCutsMyLawn

    Scientology: The Story A book review of Going Clear and Beyond Belief

    http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2013/apr/25/scientology-story/?page=1 It's a really good review, the best one I've read so far. I'm not sure why it's dated April 25 2013, maybe it wasn't supposed to be released until then.
  4. What's It All About

    'Going Clear' Author Lawrence Wright Calls on Celebrity Members to Reform Scientology

    I'm afraid that Lawrence Wright is being naïve about the power of Tom C. and John T. to create real reform. I think the only reform would be pro forma - like Hubbard's "canceling" disconnection but being perfectly clear that the policy would remain in force. The celebrities have no moral...
  5. AnonyMary

    Kick-Butt WNYC Interview- Lawrence Wright on Scientology

    This interview goes right into some wonderful stuff! WNYC Interview Lawrence Wright on Scientology The Leonard Lopate Show Host Leonard Lopate lets you in on the best conversations with writers, actors, ex-presidents, dancers, scientists, comedians, historians, grammarians, curators...
  6. What's It All About

    Two important books: Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief

    Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright http://www.amazon.com/Going-Clear-Scientology-Hollywood-Prison/dp/0307700666/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354060297&sr=1-1&keywords=lawrence+wright+going+clear Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside...
  7. What's It All About

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    Why the silence of Mark Rathbun about: Jenna Miscavige Hill's upcoming book (Feb. 2013): Beyond Belief: My Secret Life inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape. HarperCollins Publishers imprint William Morrow Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize winner's upcoming book (Jan. 2013): Going Clear...
  8. ILove2Lurk

    Lawrence Wright's "Going Clear" on New York Times Bestseller List!

    Lawrence Wright's new book January release date You heard it here first, of course. :coolwink: This is not BPI by Random House as yet, AFAIK. :omg: Two possible book titles so far but looks like a January release date for the hardback and ebook: Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood And...
  9. chuckbeatty

    William Burroughs, famous beat writer, shaking hands with Xenu, not really....

    http://io9.com/5800673/william-s-burroughss-wild-ride-with-scientology The 3rd or 4th photo in this article, is the one with Burroughs shaking hands, with a space alien that looks very much like Xenu, not really. Other great Burroughs photos in this article. One with Burroughs holding...
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