Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief

Drawing on extensive archival research and numerous interviews with current and former members, this investigative work examines the inner workings of the Church of Scientology. The book explores the origins of the organization under L Ron Hubbard, its pursuit of legal recognition, and its vast administrative apparatus. It also details the relationship between the church, Hollywood celebrity culture, and its critics.

by Lawrence Wright

Knopf · First published 2013 · 430 pages