Ron hubbard by his first wife margaret louise grubb, highly critical of his father and of the church of scientology. Subsequently it was a name that would crop up time and time again. Throughout history, people have been unwittingly influenced to act against their own better interests. Porkins policy radio episode 118 lets sell these people a. A piece of blue sky scientology exposed jon atack ufo. Jon atack is the author of a piece of blue sky an essential text for anyone interested in. Author jon atack is a former scientologist who, like the independents, was driven out by the tyranny of david miscaviges new regime but unlike the independents, jon took further steps that led him to see the truth about l. A piece of blue sky is a classic and must read for information about the founding of scientology and the life of l ron hubbard. Ronald edward ron dewolf born lafayette ronald hubbard jr may 7, 1934 september 16, 1991, also known as nibs hubbard, was the eldest child of scientologys founder l. Lets talk about slavery to hide slavery in our organization.
One of the truly monumental books about scientology, jon atacks a piece of blue sky. Finally reading jon atacks a piece of blue sky felt a lot like. It hadnt even been published when the very expensive, very litigious attorneys for the church of scientology went to work trying to get it suppressed in the usa. Ron hubbard, rons journal 1967 ethics were tightening up in the scientology world. Beware of these scientology front groupsassociates. Downloads recommended reading exscientologists ireland. May 14, 2020 l ron hubbard wrote the following in the axioms axiom one.
There are two wildly conflicting versions of the life story of l. It is a pattern that was commonly seen when jon atack released a piece of blue sky. Jon atack and steven hassan discuss his 20 edition of. Dec 29, 2014 jon atack was told this by a scientology official, but suggests caution, until this is checked. Jon atack is a former member of the church of scientology and i have no doubt that he will be. The continuing fight against their hidden menace, by margaret thaler singer. Jon atack, author lets sell these people a piece of blue sky, one of the definitive books on scientology, discusses l. Jon is the author of many papers on the subject of scientology, and has been acknowledged as the leading authority on this subject by academics the world over.
Ron hubbard, almost the first name that was mentioned to me was that of jon atack. It was not until 1995, however, that its author, jon atack, was sued for libel by margaret ishobel hodkin of east grinstead, england. Nov 21, 2017 porkins policy radio episode 118 lets sell these people a piece of blue sky with jon atack this week i am joined by legendary scientology critic and writer jon atack. A piece of blue sky 1990 scientology books and media. I had been on the receiving end of the false promises, heavy ethics pressures and greedmotivated financial stresses for decades without being able to reconcile these things with hubbards writings. May 15, 2008 beware of these scientology front groupsassociates. Jul 15, 2010 author jon atack is a former scientologist who, like the independents, was driven out by the tyranny of david miscaviges new regime but unlike the independents, jon took further steps that led him to see the truth about l. Ron hubbard, scientology, his important jon atack and steve hassan discuss his 20 edition of his book, a piece of blue sky on vimeo. Of course by then i had talked to jon and discovered him to be one of the worlds foremost.
Mrs hodkin is or was the headmistress at the greenfields school in east grinstead, which teaches l. He has spent the last 30 years studying manipulation in all its many forms. Acknowledgments preface by russell miller what is scientology. Ron hubbard, rons journal 1967 ethics were tightening up in. Ron hubbard and scientology, and he published a piece of blue sky in 1990. Steven hassan, author freedom of mind when i first read jon atacks amazing book a piece of blue sky it was a series of revelations. The title originates from a quote of hubbards from 1950, when he was reported as saying that he wanted to sell potential church. Arguably the most thoroughly researched expose of scientology ever written, and one the church of scientology tried desperately to ban. Jon is an expert on authoritarian groups and their methods. He played at club level for wakefield trinity heritage 64, as a forward prior to the specialist positions of. Exposing hubbards false claims to be a war hero, a nuclear physicist, an explorer and a protege of eastern gurus, and showing the true malevolence of scientology. We live in an age where unethical persuasion is applied every day, all day, to subvert reasoning through direct appeals to ones emotions. But today, more sophisticated forms of influence have been devised, posing a significant.
Ron hubbards study technology and reportedly is the school. If you have tested a resource, please feel free to distribute everywhere. L ron hubbard wrote the following in the axioms axiom one. Jon atack and steven hassan discuss his 20 edition of his. Hiltons discussion of the personality test is interesting, and his account of the dismissiveamused attitude of passersby matches my firsthand observation of the efforts of plymouths scientology org. The book covers the time period from lrhs birth to the late 1980s, and thus is not a source of information about the more recent happening within scientology.
For writing this book, the author was harassed, terrorized, and framed by a scientology criminal conspiracy. Atack had acquired quite an archive of information at his disposal to present this information to the public. Mar 31, 2019 l ron hubbard wrote the following in the axioms axiom one. Ron hubbard exposed jon atack atack exposes hubbards bizarre imagination and behavior, tracing the creation of scientology in the years following world war ii to perhaps its final schism following hubbards death in 1986.
A collection of books in pdf format for free download. Dont be fooled, there are cults out there and they can be dangerous. Jon atack was told this by a scientology official, but suggests caution, until this is checked. Steven hassan, author freedom of mind when i first read jon atack s amazing book a piece of blue sky it was a series of revelations. Upload to ebook sharing websites sharing is caring. A piece of blue sky scientology exposed jon atack free ebook download as pdf file. Ron hubbard and the development of dianetics and the church of scientology by british former scientologist jon atack. John atack was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s.
Its been on my toread list in that lists various formats for just about twenty years. We begin our conversation by discussing jons time as a scientologist from 19741983 where he attained ot level 5. Ron hubbard, the founder of scientology, shares his theories on the reactive mind, which he believes controls nightmares, unreasonable fears, upsets, and insecurities, and explains how it can be quieted so that people can. In all the broad universe there is no other hope for man than ourselves. A piece of blue sky by jon atack was a book that was almost very nearly strangled in the cradle.
Jon atack a former church of scientology member describes his experience in that organization, outlining the mindcontrol and dollarextraction methods it employs on its members and offering a revealing look. A piece of blue sky was published in 1990, but despite its age, it is a very revealing, albeit exhaustively jumbled, handbook on the inner workings of scientology. Jon atack lets sell these people a piece of blue sky jon atack lets sell these people a piece of blue sky. The controversy over a piece of blue sky by jon atack. Hubbard, dianetics and scientology by jon atack 20205 01jan1735. Almost anyone who knew anything about hubbard invariably suggested that i should talk to jon atack. Jon atack is the author of a piece of blue sky, one of the very best books on l.
He spent years interviewing former members, digging out records and unmasking the many false claims of its founder, ron hubbard, before publishing a piece of blue sky. Since the mid1960s, the orgs have been managed on a strict system. Synopsis here is the bedrock foundation of dianetics discoveries. Exposing hubbards false claims to be a war hero, a nuclear physicist. Steve hassan sits down with jon atack after not seeing each other for many years and has a very revealing conversation about l. There is no mention of hubbard in any investigation. His books include the bestselling lets sell these people a piece of blue sky and opening minds. A piece of blue sky preface several years ago, when i began making inquiries into the life and times of l. Text is jon atack 1990 click here for more information. Atack exposes hubbards bizarre imagination and behavior, tracing the creation of scientology in the years following world war ii to perhaps its final schism. Suppressive persons how scientology tried to suppress barefaced messiah. Porkins policy radio episode 118 lets sell these people a piece of blue sky with jon atack this week i am joined by legendary scientology critic and writer jon atack.
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