Books like Beyond Belief by Jenna Miscavige Hill

A compelling biography of Susannah Cahalan's battle with encephalitis and the challenges of diagnosis and recovery.

Carolyn Jessop recounts her coerced marriage, abuse, and daring escape from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints, taking her eight children to freedom and contributing to the investigation of Church leader Warren Jeffs.

Leah Remini’s memoir traces her rise from a New York upbringing to Hollywood stardom and prominent Scientology status, and chronicles her courageous decision to question the church, leading to her declaration as a suppressive person and family separation.

Inside Scientology is a comprehensive investigative book that examines the rise, structure, and controversies of the religious organization founded by L. Ron Hubbard.

A memoir by a woman who came out as a transgender man and became famous for her work as a gender outlaw.

Former entertainer Marie Osmond shares her wisdom and advice on surviving life’s challenges.

A thrilling tale of a young girl who becomes a servant in a royal harem, and her journey of self-discovery and courage in the face of adversity.

The Scientology religion contains workable answers to the problems people face in their lives. The subject matter of Scientology is all life. It contains practical means through which predictable improvement can be obtained in any area to which it is applied. Scientology recognizes that man is not just so many vials of chemicals fortuitously combined into a remarkable stimulus-response machine. Scientology views man as a spiritual being with native capabilities which can be improved far beyond what is generally believed possible. In fact, it has been demonstrated that man deteriorates to the degree that he denies his spiritual nature and ceases to live with moral values, such as trust, honesty, integrity and other sometimes intangible characteristics. By seeing man as essentially spiritual, Scientology follows in the traditional view of man and his relationship to the universe. Scientology, however, is unique in that it contains practical means of enabling man to resolve his material concerns and so come to achieve his spiritual aspirations. In this regard Scientology is an improvement over any earlier practice in terms of what it can actually do to help man. The problems of drugs, education, morals, relationships, trust and others contain solutions in Scientology which do not beget further problems. The situations to which Scientology can be applied are as varied as human activity itself. If a child cannot read well and is falling behind the rest of the class, Scientology study technology can help dispense with a liability that would otherwise affect the rest of his or her life. With Scientology, many, many marriages have been saved and strengthened. The emphasis in Scientology is on the application of exact methodologies in order to bring about change in the conditions of an individual’s life. The aim of Scientology is to put a person into a condition where he can be more self-determined about living a happier, more fulfilling life. “There can be no purpose worth contemplating which does not include happiness and experience. When a man is no longer able to envision happiness as a part of his future, that man is dead.” — L. Ron Hubbard Millions of people all over the world have used Scientology to improve their lives and help their fellows. This handbook contains the basic Scientology principles and methods most often employed to help people get along better in interpersonal relationships, be more successful in their work, improve their family life, and effectively help their friends, family and associates do the same. Scientology does not require that one change his or her beliefs or convictions to use it successfully. All you have to do is apply the data and observe for yourself whether or not it works. You as you are now, can do more good for yourself and for those around you than you ever imagined, and gain enormous personal satisfaction doing it.

Ann Patchett's essays explore life's moments of enchantment and universal truths.

A vibrant collection of biographies celebrating bold African‑American women who shaped history, from suffragists and civil‑rights leaders to pioneering artists and scientists.

A candid memoir in which celebrated African‑American actress Cicely Tyson shares her journey through the world of film and stage, reflecting on her career, convictions, and the evolving landscape of American entertainment.