Beyond Belief

My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape

By: Jenna Miscavige Hill

Narrated by: Sandy Rustin

Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Finalist, Non-Fiction, 2014

Jenna Miscavige Hill, niece of Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige, was raised as a Scientologist but left the controversial religion in 2005. In Beyond Belief, she shares her true story of life inside the upper ranks of the sect, details her experiences as a member Sea Org - the church's highest ministry - speaks of her "disconnection" from family outside of the organization, and tells the story of her ultimate escape.

In this tell-all memoir, Jenna Miscavige Hill, a prominent critic of Scientology who now helps others leave the organization, offers an insider's profile of the beliefs, rituals, and secrets of the religion that has captured the fascination of millions, including some of Hollywood's brightest stars such as Tom Cruise and John Travolta.

©2013 Jenna Miscavige Hill (P)2013 HarperCollinsPublishers

Intriguing book

I found this book engrossing. Incredibly sad how so many kids have had their childhood stolen from them by Scientology. Not the best structured book, but a genuine story told as she experienced it.

WOW! Brave child

Would you consider the audio edition of Beyond Belief to be better than the print version?

I did not read the print version.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beyond Belief?

All of the abuse that she had to endure and the lack of parenting.

Which scene was your favorite?

When she left.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Any additional comments?

I didn't know anything about Scientology until this book. Now I'm very interested in it. I can't believe they get away with everything that they do to people.

Can't believe this actually happened.

What did you love best about Beyond Belief?

Based on true events

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jenna, that she was strong and kept going.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Could not believe that this really happened.

Any additional comments?

Al the best to Jenna and her future.

Unbelievable

I have heard many things I thought were exaggeration, but t his account is so detailed, corresponds with others, and is so extremely personal...and she's brutally honest, even with her own faults, mistakes, and errors. This "religion" is nothing more than a money making scam that caters to the rich and famous. Appalling!

Really enjoyed this

What A Great story, Captivating. I was a little sad it had to end but happy for Jenna to get out of that mind controlling cult!

Great listen. Informative inside look..

I had listened to the book "Inside Scientology" a year ago and was fascinated by their believes.. When I say fascinated, I mean kind of shocked at their believes and practices, and how they seem to take control of a persons life..

This book will give you an even closer look at the religion and what it's like to have your life controlled by them..

Jenna's account of her life, from birth to escape, is very interesting. She starts by talking about happy memories she has.. Listening to her story, one can understand the allure that pulls people into the cult .. But once in it, and once the control of one's life takes over, it's easy to see why she wanted to leave.....

If you are curious about Scientology and what it really is, you'll enjoy this book.. Very secretive religion. After listening to these two books, it sounds more like a cult to me.

Encouraging!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes!

What did you like best about this story?

Despite the differences between the church of Scientology and the church I grew up in and left earlier this year there are startling similarities. It was a carthartic read and helped me not feel so alone. It helped me see that despite the focus of the cult (even if it portrays itself as Christian) it is still in fact a cult and therefore dangerous. It has given me hope and excitement to continue speaking out, not necessarily to help others get out as that is something they have to see themselves before being able to make the needed steps but more so to help others avoid this organization altogether. Big thanks to the author for having the courage to escape and then speak out

I never knew Scientology was so EVIL!

This is the incredible true story of Jenna, the niece of David Miscavige (the dictator of Scientology). It is a straight forward, no-nonsense, blow by blow account of her growing up years in a horrible, abusive, mind-control-cult. A MUST READ! I listened to the audio version which was excellent!

Gripping

What did you love best about Beyond Belief?

She lived it and was very pragmatic about leaving vs. staying.

Have you listened to any of Sandy Rustin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, never heard of her.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the Aunt turned on her...

Any additional comments?

Very educational about behavior people have when grouped with like individuals.

loved it!!

This was an emotional and honest true account of this scary so called religion!. I learned so much and hope that someday this cult can be destroyed.