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Mar, 2014 almost thirty years later, i continue to learn things that astonish and appall me about the barefaced messiah and his twisted brainchild. This title is not currently available for purchase. Transcripts of interviews conducted by miller for this book. How the church of scientology attempted to suppress bare faced messiah. Ron hubbard, a penniless sciencefi ction writer who founded the church of scientology, became a millionaire prophet and convinced his adoring followers that he alone could save the world. Reviews bare faced messiah receives critical acclaim. Ron hubbard hardcover 1987 by russell miller author. According to his official biography, hubbard was an explorer, engineer, scientist, war hero and philosopher. This is the book scientology held up in courr back in the 1980s. Jan 07, 2016 bare faced messiah tells the extraordinary story of l. Ron hubbard, prolific writer of pulp fiction, inventor of dianetics, and founder of the church of scientology. Ron hubbards life the church of scientology itself thought it was too honest and hated the book. The reference provided for this is miller, russell 24 october 2010. Ron hubbard illustrated edition by miller, russell isbn.

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