Wednesday, September 19, 2018

How to Help Your Autistic Spectrum Child

I didn't find How to Help Your Autistic Spectrum Child of much use, partly because my daughter was not diagnosed until she was 12. Most of these books are aimed at parents of much younger children. There were a few bits for older kids, at least the good news seems to be that with helps autistic children in the main live normal (ish) adult lives.


Sunday, September 9, 2018

My Secret Life Inside Scientology

Book 95, Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology by Jenna Miscavige Hill was a real eye-opener. I have  been interested in Scientology for many years after reading the Bare Faced Messiah book by Russell Miller. I thought that was hilarious at the time and that LRH was a brilliant con man.

This book reveals the human cost of his scam, and the fact that it is still going on after his death. Jenna grew up inside Scientology so it's all she knew, just like people living inside places like North Korea she was brainwashed. In the end she managed to escape but the attempts to control her were appalling. It's certainly a very interesting book. Rating: 8/10


Beyond Belief concludes Mind, Body and Spirit. It's now time for Health and Well Being.