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| Author | Marc Headley |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Rectoverso Graphic Design |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Scientology |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | BFG Books |
Publication date | November 5, 2009 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 383 |
| ISBN | 0-9825022-0-6 |
| OCLC | 436342246 |
| LC Class | 2009931081 |
| Website | blownforgood |
Blown for Good: Behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology is a 2009 memoir written by former Scientologist Marc Headley about his 15 years working for the Church of Scientology, starting at age 16. The book vividly describes his scary escape from a California compound in 2005, followed by his wife's escape, the prison-like security of the compound which housed the organization's international management, and the physical and mental abuse of the staff members within.
The author goes into detail about the privileged life style of Scientology leader David Miscavige, the over-the-top special treatment of Tom Cruise, and his own interactions with Cruise. Headley worked in the film-production studios and he recounts the aging equipment and outdated processes of making Scientology training films and public relations videos. Blown for Good received positive reception in reviews and media coverage and was described as a "remarkable account", a "bold insider memoir", and a "tell-all book", providing "non-Scientologists the sense of what it's really like to work, day in and day out, in such a strange organization".