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

Very Enlightening.

Narrator was excellently nuanced. The story made me so angry. Glad she's okay now. I hope her story allows other survivors of scientology or other religious abuse to find healing and speak out.

Amazing Story!

Such bravery and survival! Jenna is truly a victor in life. The book is great storytelling as well. Highly recommend.

Awesome Book!

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

Yes! Because of the brain washing and manipulating that occurred.

What did you like best about this story?

The details that Jenna remembered from her childhood.

What about Sandy Rustin’s performance did you like?

Yes. I was like Jenna was telling the story.

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

How cruel adults can be.

Any additional comments?

Fascinated by the inside we don't normally see of Scientology and the military style structure it uses.

Awesome InSight!

I'm very happy that Jenna Miscavige Hill was able to leave with her husband Dallas Hill. This is a wonderful story, captivating! Sometimes I forgot it was non-fiction!

Wow!

I had no idea of what Scientology meant and wanted to get a glimpse and what I learned is chilling.

Eye opening insight into life in the 'church'

The author grew up in Scientology, so she offers a unique perspective into the quotidian details. Although nothing about the book is overtly shocking, meaning nothing really surprised me, I still found it engaging and difficult to stop listening. There is a kind of subversive, dystopian undercurrent in her story that hints to the nature and behavior of cults, megalomaniacs, brainwashing, psychological manipulation, etc. It's frightening and fascinating at the same time. I do recommend this title!

Shocking & moving story of life in a cult

This story gets better as it goes along. As the years pass raised in the church Jenna tells tales of mind control that are absolutely shocking. I was eager to get to the next chapter to know what happened next. I found myself in tears several times. I myself was raised in a religious cult. I like Jenna was taught to conform. Having my own thoughts and expressing them was also considered an eternal "crime". Hearing her stories made me very emotional and reflective. I cant imagine how cruel life is for those who were raised inside and have blown. Losing everyone & everything they have ever known. I hope one day David Miscavige will pay for the real crimes he has committed and the countless lives he has destroyed. Jenna tells her tradgic story and it has an inspiring ending. I wish her the best.

An important book

This is beautifully written and beautifully told which is fortuitous because everyone should read it. It's not just about Scientology but about how the vast majority of young minds are filled with nonsense and then closed. The methods employed by Scientology are less subtle than other religions, perhaps this is due to it's relative youth. Still, the parallels to all religions are unmistable although they'll predicably not be seen by those still in a state of self delusion.

i was raised in this cult...

Everything she said is 100% true. Horrifyingly true. We kids raised ourselves and each other completely. From a shockingly young age.

WOW 😳

I’m a 61 year old woman and have always steered clear of Scientology, just for the reason that in my opinion it was an occult who’s members (and founder) were insane,evil and retarded. I was absolutely correct. I didn’t realize, although, just how far this organization had gotten or just how insane, evil and retarded Scientology really was. Thank You. Thank you for this message and warning of the total and absolute truths regarding the dangers of this Cult. I had no idea, as I’m sure many don’t, of the degree of infection and infestation this group has caused. All Should Read Or Listen To This Book, Audiobook.