A fascinating look behind the curtain of the Scientology 'church' by someone who was raised in a family of believers and ultimately discovers that the organization is all about control, exploitation of its members, brainwashing and above all: money. 

Yet the author paints a very nuanced picture of the various Scientology members that played a role in her upbringing and in her career inside the organization. Many of them are well intentioned, but duped by the system and by its leaders. 

I noticed quite a few parallels with the QAnon phenomenon: you can't convince its followers by reasoning, by telling them that they are wrong, let alone by ridiculing them. The author's parents, who left the organization when she was still adhering to it treated her with respect and with love, so that she didn't have to take her distance and could discover the ugly truth of scientology when she was ready for it.

It's baffling that such an organization can continue its money-extorting business under the guise of 'freedom of religion' up until this moment and even managed to get recognized as a 'church' in various countries (giving it huge tax benefits). Thankfully, the internet and social media offer so much information and support from former members that hopefully less and less people will fall prey to Scientology's recruiters.