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Blown for Good
- Behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology
- Narrated by: Marc Headley
- Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
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Publisher's Summary
As seen on the Emmy Award-winning TV show - Leah Remini - Scientology & the Aftermath
Nominated by Foreword Magazine as 2009 Book of the Year Award Finalist
Marc Headley provides an insider's view of life as a member of Scientology's "Sea Organization". Marc worked at Scientology's secret desert compound, which houses all Scientology management, for 15 years. The 500-acre property is located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made there. But is that all that was happening? It is the location of a multi-million-dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built two decades after his death. It is the home of Scientology's current leader, David Miscavige.
So what really happens at the Int Base? Are the stories on the Internet true? How does Scientology conduct management of its day-to-day operations? Could stories of armed guards, weapons, staff beatings, and razor-wire fences be true? If so, how could a facility like this exist in modern-day America?
Hundreds of staff tried to escape over the years. Some succeeded but were never seen or heard of again; most failed. Why were people kept here? What really went on at the headquarters of Scientology? This is the story of what happened behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology.
"...the Scientology cult, is I guarantee you, a thousand times more bizarre than you could have ever imagined." (The John & Ken Show, KFI AM 640)
"Headley's book also provides stunning material that has rarely been collected in one place...a damning account of life working for Scientology leader David Miscavige at the secretive desert base...." (Tony Ortega, The Village Voice)
"Marc Headley, a former insider at the church, has written a tell-all book, called Blown for Good, about his 15 years of work with Scientology. And folks...you can't handle the truth...." (The Frisky)
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- June Elizabeth Fynn
- 18-06-2023
Wow! Amazing story
What an amazing story that follows similar lines to other books written by ex Scientologists which to me confirms the reality of those stories. Thank you for writing your story Marc.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-11-2023
Heartbreaking & Heartwarming
I loved listening to this book, spoken by the author. Marc does an amazing job, presenting his story and illustrating the “good “ that is done by fanatics in the name of religion.
In my recording, there appears to be a section missing. Chap. 31 ends with Marc getting on his bike and riding out to escape; chapter 32 begins with him already in town and under police escort. Nothing of what happened on the road is included in the recording. Not sure if this is how the book actually is or whether I have a corrupt recording.
I have heard the full story on blowing for good, but would love to have heard Marc relate it in his own words and voice.
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- s s
- 11-06-2023
Amazing story Mark
Loved this book from beginning to end, also listen to blown for good you tube channel which is also great
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- Meredyth MacKinnon-Love
- 10-08-2023
You couldn't make this stuff up.
An amazing story of a man who basically raised himself & went on to survive incredible Human Rights abuses at the hands of a dark overlord. No, not Xenu. COB himself.
Marc's life inside CoS is the stuff of nightmares.
First he, and then Claire getting out is the fairytale ending this fabulous couple richly deserve; after all they were made to endure.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-03-2024
harrowing
eye opening, inspiring, devastating. I hope more people get out, I hope David Miscavage is finally one day held accountable for his crimes.
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- Steven
- 31-03-2019
This book is great!
Blown for Good has been a famous title within the Scientology critic circles for years. Now I’ve finally read it I know why! It’s a great first person perspective of what it’s like from the inside of one of the most prestigious Scientology facilities, and it uncovers a whole lot of the abuse and terrible conditions that come up for the staff day to day. It also covers why its so hard to leave. Marc is a great story teller and I found myself glued listening for hours on end. Even after being a Scientology watcher for years and watching, reading and listening to countless hours of material, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Best of all it isn’t too dense and technical for newcomers to understand. It’s really excellent!
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- Anonymous User
- 19-08-2019
An amazing twist at the end
Wow this book was truly riveting insightful and sad. Sad as the effects of Scientology are so far ranging
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- Reezka68
- 02-05-2023
Loved the whole ride!
I really enjoyed Marc’s way of expressing his story. Scientology has a lot of secrets to hide for the abuse to continue. I loved reading your book knowing it’s a small way to support this important information getting out. Loved the ending. Also LOVE SPTV 🙌
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- Jake
- 05-08-2023
Every Scientologist should listen to this!
Thank you Marc, for sharing your story. It was incredibly enlightening. I was always under the impression when on staff that things got saner as you went up the management org board but that appears to be the reverse of what is true. I was Flag trained on the GAT evolution as a WC and later in 2002 as a Cramming Officer. Spent many years as the OES of an org in ANZO and departed Scientology in 2009. I did a year or two of research to unpack my 13 years inside a cult, how I got in and why, and what if anything I could keep from Scientology. Then started a decade long recovery involving partying, festivals, therapy, scientific materialism and philosophy, loads of TV and building a very successful business. Life is immeasurably better for having left and I’m often bought to tear just by the realisation “Oh my god, I’m free!”, even 14 years later. What a crazy journey and I’d just like to thank you and Claire for the amazing work you are both doing to help expose and shine a light on the truth about the abuses within the highest ranks of this destructive cult.
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- Francis
- 27-10-2023
Blown away!
A riveting first-hand account of life inside a strange and controlling organization, laying bare the abuses within it.
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