A
book written by a man named
Jon Atack.
It is a history of
Scientology, from before its inception to around the time of
L. Ron Hubbards death.
It also covers the
authors time in Scientology, and how he became
disillusioned with it, as well as sections that concern Scientology's dealings with those that oppose them.
A very
comprehensive book, and not at all flattering of the inner
cabal of
Church leaders or Church practices.
It's
copyright 1990 and
ISBN is 081840499X.
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The book is available for legal download at www.clambake.org/archive/books/apobs/