The Troublemaker - Surviving Hollywood and Scientology

The all-encompassing recollection of Leah Remini, a free-mouth actress, television presenter, and reality show star, gives the reader a glimpse into his relationship with the Church of Scientology over more than thirty years of thrilling events and heartbreaking dramas. Leah Remini always states what’s in her bosom. The big-mouthed Brooklyn girl owes her career for many years to the fact that she was always ready to put into words what pressed her heart, stood up for herself, and if she had to, she was not afraid to break accepted standards. Sometimes, however, you have to pay a high price for being a troublemaker. This truth was never as clear as when Remini broke loudly and publicly with the Church of Scientology. The Pearl of the Husband star first speaks of his experiences in this sincere and bitter reminder, exploring in detail why he was forced to break up with the church and presenting many of the controversial practices of Scientology. Remini entered the Church as a child when he lived in New York with his sister and mother. She later moved to Los Angeles, and while Remini dreamed of becoming an actress, her efforts were increasingly permeated by a desire to advance the cause of Scientology. As an adult, he achieved the coveted success and earned a prominent place in the hierarchy of leading Scientology stars, culminating in Tom Cruise, the most dedicated member of the church. Remini spent a lot of time in his company, in 2006 he was also invited to Italy for the wedding of Cruise and Katie Holmes. However, when he began to ask questions about the activities of the church, he soon became a target himself. So much so that he was eventually declared a "repressive person" as a dangerous person to the organization, as a result of which every member of the Church, including his own family members, was strictly instructed to sever all contact with him. Forever. Troublemaker Leah Remini and his family are a bold, cheeky, and especially readable chronicle of their remarkable journey to emotional and spiritual freedom. The recollection presents the truths of an honest life revealed at the cost of serious sacrifices — from the pen of someone who is not afraid of the consequences.