I had this on my list even before it was published and wanted to buy it
from the beginning. But then it turned out to be such a huge bestseller that
even my small local library got it, so I could borrow it. I was so happy when
it was finally in my hands and started reading it the same day. It was a fast
read. Maybe a bit strange, because I got translated version and I believe that
the original is always better. I know Leah Remini from the sitcom ˝King of
Queens˝, which is one of my favorite shows. I always admired her character on
the show, because she is a total opposite of me. She has high level of self
esteem and is never afraid to tell what she really means. Later I found out
that she is similar person in the real life, or even more ˝mean˝. Another thing
that was so attractive about this book was of course scientology. I always
wanted to know what is happening behind those blue walls of the famous church’s
building in L.A. What kind of religion is this? Who from celebrities is
involved? Can they do something positive or are there just freaks with money
and big ego?
Book is written in collaboration, what is a minus, but I understand that
everyone can’t write a book. And in this case, the book is more important,
because it reveals nasty things about scientology and is not just a shallow
biography. Leah is very funny, so funny that I laugh at loud. I had a luck that
was reading at home and not in public place. Can you imagine the embarrassment
for example on the train? What I miss are some details.
Descriptions are a bit poor. We don’t get information how celebrity
center of scientology looks like inside. I find these things very important, so
I can create images while I’m reading. Leah is a close friend of Jennifer
Lopez, but we get so little about her. Also her nine years of filming ˝King of
Queens˝ doesn’t get so much attention. The book is mainly focused on
scientology, positive and negative sights of it and Tom Cruise (informal leader
of the church). What surprised me the most is her and her husband’s past, they
were both cheaters – that’s how they met. And another shocking thing,
scientology doesn’t approve formal education. I don’t think Leah is stupid, but
if I’m not wrong, she finished just eight grades. Ok enough, I can’t write
everything.
I love her lipstick on this cover :)
You can order english version from here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Troublemaker/9781101886960/?a_aid=5460773149176739751
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