Jon Atack - Lets sell these people A Piece of Blue Sky: Hubbard, Dianetics and Scientology

Letssell these people

A Pieceof Blue Sky

Hubbard,Dianetics and Scientology

Jon Atack

Copyright 2013 byTrentvalley ltd

Published by RichardWoods

This book isdedicated to the memory of

my mother, Dora,who left Scientology

on the day she wasasked if she

would disconnectfrom me.

Contents

NB chapter numbers have been revised from the firstedition to run in sequence from 1-43. These are divided into the same parts asthat edition.

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Praise for A Piece of BlueSky

If you only have time to read one book about L. RonHubbard and Scientology, this landmark work is the one. It continues to standout as the authoritative history on both subjects, which is why so much of BlueSky is re-hashed in subsequent books.

Miles C.Ferguson, 2013

Before there was the net, and before there wassafety in numbers, there was Jon Atack.

Arnaldo Lerma,Scientology critic, lermanet.com

This is the best book I have read aboutScientology. Jon Atack combines personal experience with meticulous research tocourageously expose the lies and abuses at the heart of the Church ofScientology.

Steve Cannane,ABC Lateline, Australia

Definitive

Robert VaughnYoung, Scientology senior PR for 20 years

Many people find it difficult to understand howintelligent people can fall for the con games that cults play. Atacks personalaccount is both powerful and frightening as it shows how others could be drawnin. Atacks concise writing style and dry sense of humor make for enjoyablereading

MilesFerguson, The Cult Observer, 1991

One of the very first insider looks at the Churchof Scientology and invaluable today for its history and insight into thecharacter of its founder, L. Ron Hubbard.

LawrenceWright, Going Clear: Scientology,

Hollywood, &the Prison of Belief

When the original edition of Jon Atacks A Piece ofBlue Sky was published, it proved to be a lucidly structured, penetrating andmeticulously documented exposition of the true nature of Scientology and itsfounder, L. Ron Hubbard. It quickly became a standard reference among seriousstudents of authoritarian belief systems, particularly Scientology, andremains so to the present day. In more recent years other, newer books aboutScientology have been released. A few of these have been especially good, butnone reproduce the detail and narrative clarity of Atacks book. This revisedversion of A Piece of Blue Sky promises to reveal even more fully theintricate machinery of fantasy, hypocrisy, lies, manipulation and abuse thatare at the heart of Scientology.

ChristianSzurko, DialogCentre UK

Since 1976, I have met, interviewed and counseledcountless former officials and ex-members of Scientology. Of everyone I haveever met, and every book I have ever read, Jon Atack is the definitive resourceof all things Hubbard. Im delighted to see this updated version of hismasterful work, A Piece of Blue Sky. Read this book for the factual, accuratedetails about Scientologys founder.

Steven Hassan,cult expert and author of Freedom of Mind and

CombattingCult Mind Control freedomofmind.com

When I first read Jon Atack's amazing book APiece of Blue Sky it was a series of revelations, one after another, in afascinating succession of truths from behind the scenes in Scientology. I hadexperienced being on the receiving end of the false promises, heavy ethicspressures and greed-motivated financial stresses of being a Scientologist fordecades without being able to reconcile how those things could possibly be happeninggiven Hubbard's writings. Jon's book gave me considerable relief as to what wasreally going on behind the facade, I had no idea! Thanks Jon!

MichaelPattinson, artist, (ex)-OT 8.

As someone who has been at the top of organizedscientology, and seen much of what really went on there, I would like toexpress my appreciation for what Jon Atack has done to get out the truth whenit was not safe to do it. Before Project Chanology Anonymous very few werespeaking out and scientology went after most of us. Jon suffered greatly at thehands of organized scientology who tried to destroy him for getting out thetruth they have been trying to hide from the public. I highly recommend thatpeople read what Jon has to say. He has my great respect for what he has doneand when he did it.

DeniseBrennan, former Watchdog Committee Member

Throughout my professional life, I have seen somany victims of poisonous ideologies from communism and scientology to SaddamHusseins return to faith and Al Qaedas martyrdom. In my attempts to helpthose sufferers, I applied a lesson learned from Jon Atacks writings thatfreedom cannot be delivered, granted, or enforced. The true and completefreedom comes only with the freedom of mind and Jon Atacks book is the bestguide for all who want to achieve that freedom.

ProfessorKhapta Akhmedova, expert on terrorism

I have had a long and rare relationship with APiece of Blue Sky with its author, subject, content and its knockers. Ieven relate significantly to its distribution, because Ive bought copies,given them away, referred hundreds of people to it, dealt with questions aboutit, and used it countless times in my defense against the predations of theScientologists and their collaborators. It is an excellent resource for anyoneHubbard or his followers or agents have ever touched. Jon did a very goodthing, which has stood the test of Scientology. Honestly written, amazinglyaccurate, and beautifully assembled, which is why it stood the test. And itdoesnt rely on stolen materials!

GerryArmstrong, former Hubbard aide,

creator of theHubbard Archive

This incredible book made me want to track down theauthor, Jon Atack, in person and so I did, and interviewed him for my latestdocumentary project. His incredible breadth and knowledge of religions andbelief systems turned my three-hour interrogation into one of the mostfascinating discussions I've ever had. I recommend you find Jon Atack and buyhim a drink and get him talking, but in the meantime, start with this book

Roger Nygard, Director,The Nature of Existence

This book is fascinating.... & fresh. There'ssomething interesting on every page. I've read every expose and this one is onthe top of my list.

PauletteCooper, author The Scandal of Scientology

A Piece of Blue Sky was my firstintroduction to the real truth about L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology. And some15 years after I first read it, it's still the most reliable of the many bookson the subject, as far as I'm concerned. No one seems to have worked harder toget things right by relying so carefully on rare and crucial documents thatspell out the history of Scientology's abuses. As much attention as there isfor more recent attempts to expose the church, I find myself repeatedly wishingthat Jon Atack's book was in the hands of anyone curious about this subject.

Tony Ortega,former editor, Village Voice tonyortega.org

I appreciate the staggering amount of researchmaterial that Mr. Atack had to assimilate and present. He demonstratedimpeccable judgment concerning his sources, and similarly he showed artisticskill in his ability to present complex material in graceful and clear prose.Had his book been offered by a doctoral candidate it would far exceednecessary standards an unrivalled piece of superb scholarship. Quickly hisbook has become one of the classic studies of sectarianism and deviant beliefsystems. All future scholarship on Scientology will build upon hiscontribution.

ProfessorStephen Kent, Sociology and History of Religion, University of Alberta