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The Unbreakable Miss Lovely: How the Church of Scientology tried to destroy Paulette Cooper

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'The Unbreakable Miss Lovely' by Tony Ortega is a gripping account of the relentless harassment suffered by Paulette Cooper at the hands of the Church of Scientology. Through detailed storytelling and investigative journalism, Ortega sheds light on the covert operations orchestrated by Scientology against Cooper, revealing the cult's sinister tactics to silence and destroy critics. not only delves into Cooper's resilience and courage in facing the cult's attacks but also uncovers the dark history and manipulative practices of Scientology under the leadership of L. Ron Hubbard.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is engaging and well-crafted, effectively drawing readers into the compelling narrative despite some critiques on prose.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative explores the lengths to which Scientology went to suppress dissent, using Paulette Cooper's remarkable resilience as a focal point.

Setting:

The setting encompasses both Paulette Cooper's personal life and the broader context of Scientology's practices.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast and engaging, making it easy for readers to become absorbed in the story.
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Notes:

The book tells the story of Paulette Cooper, who faced severe harassment from Scientology for exposing the church's abuses.
Paulette's experiences include multiple lawsuits, break-ins, and even attempts to drive her to suicide.
The Church of Scientology has a policy known as Fair Game, which allows them to retaliate against critics.
Tony Ortega, the author, highlights how deeply illegal and immoral the actions of Scientology have been against Cooper.
Paulette Cooper was born in war-torn Belgium and lost her parents in the Holocaust before being adopted by Americans.
The book reveals extensive covert operations ordered directly by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.
Paulette Cooper's resilience is noted as legendary, reflecting her strength against the church's attacks.
Many former members of Scientology struggle to adjust mentally after leaving the church due to the conditioning they underwent.
The book exposes how Scientology infiltrated various organizations to silence and damage critics.
Ortega's writing style makes the story engaging and hard to put down, making it a page-turner for readers.
The book discusses notable members of Scientology, like Tom Cruise, and their controversial actions.
Ortega's investigation into Cooper's story reveals the large scale of harassment she faced over many years.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include descriptions of harassment, mental illness, suicide ideation, and cult-related abuse.

From The Publisher:

In 1971 Paulette Cooper wrote a scathing book about the Church of Scientology. Desperate to shut the book down, Scientology unleashed on her one of the most sinister personal campaigns the free world has ever known. The onslaught, which lasted years, ruined her life, and drove her to the brink of suicide. The story of Paulette's terrifying ordeal is told in full for the first time in The Unbreakable Miss Lovely, published by Silvertail Books. It reveals the shocking details of the darkest chapter in Scientology's checkered history, which ended with senior members in prison, and the organization's reputation permanently damaged. 'A thrilling account of a reporter's duel with a controversial church' - Kirkus Reviews 'A brilliant exposition of how a child who escaped the Nazis grew up to be hunted by the Church of Scientology' - John Sweeney 'A page-turner packed with barely believable facts. The details are worthy of John le Carre' - Jon Atack www.theunbreakablemisslovely.com.

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About the Author:

Tony Ortega is executive editor of The Raw Story and former editor-in-chief of The Village Voice. He's been writing about Scientology throughout his career, and also operates his own website with breaking news about the church at www.tonyortega.org. He lives in New York City. The Unbreakable Miss Lovely is his first book.

 
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