It would be fun to write a new book.

[Dean Blair]

I am sure you have all seen the "... for dummies" books in print. They cover a lot of different subjects. "Windows for Dummies" Mac Computers for Dummies" "Christianity for Dummies" etc. etc.

Wouldn't it be fun to write a book "Scientology for Dummies" Just imagine what you could include. I have read a few of the "Dummies" books on various subjects. They usually start with an introduction such as who needs this book? It proceeds from there.

With all the bright and witty people on ESMB I am sure we could all come up with a really revealing and funny book.

[Auditor's Toad]

Go for it !

[programmer_guy]

I am sure you have all seen the "... for dummies" books in print. They cover a lot of different subjects. "Windows for Dummies" Mac Computers for Dummies" "Christianity for Dummies" etc. etc.

Wouldn't it be fun to write a book "Scientology for Dummies" Just imagine what you could include. I have read a few of the "Dummies" books on various subjects. They usually start with an introduction such as who needs this book? It proceeds from there.

With all the bright and witty people on ESMB I am sure we could all come up with a really revealing and funny book.

You are suggesting a collaboration on this idea?
(BTW, just make sure that the cover is yellow and black!) <snicker>

It's a fun idea but I think that the Dummies publisher would turn it down as being too controversial... and the legal firestorm that CofS would stir up.

[HelluvaHoax!]

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[Smurf]

I know of an ex that is writing a book on his many years in the cult (it's not me) and he's formatting it in the manner of a novel. He can cite his many observations and experiences with individuals in the cult without fearing he can be sued over it.

It's no different than when porn companies parody real life events in their videos. There was a Tom Cruise look-a-like that did porn, in themes portraying him as a movie star, and his stage name was Tom Cruse. Scientology had no legal standing to sue the company or it's performer.

[Mimsey Borogrove]

why would the Cof S sue anyway? That would be up to Tom, no? Mimsey

[guanoloco]

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You forgot the "is"...as in "Scientology IS for Dummies"!

[Dean Blair]

...

Thanks for the cover. That's great Hoaxie.
Now we need a table of contents.
1. Who is this book for?
2. OCA tests.
3. Introductory lectures.
4. The Tone Scale
5. Past Lives
6. Should I sign a 2 1/2 year contract, a 5 year contract, or go for the big billion year contract.
7. Lisa McPherson and her personal experience.
8.


There is a lot that could be added any suggestions?

Best,
Dean

[Lurker5]

I am sure you have all seen the "... for dummies" books in print. They cover a lot of different subjects. "Windows for Dummies" Mac Computers for Dummies" "Christianity for Dummies" etc. etc.

Wouldn't it be fun to write a book "Scientology for Dummies" Just imagine what you could include. I have read a few of the "Dummies" books on various subjects. They usually start with an introduction such as who needs this book? It proceeds from there.

With all the bright and witty people on ESMB I am sure we could all come up with a really revealing and funny book.

Go for it.

[programmer_guy]

Thanks for the cover. That's great Hoaxie.
Now we need a table of contents.
1. Who is this book for?
2. OCA tests.
3. Introductory lectures.
4. The Tone Scale
5. Past Lives
6. Should I sign a 2 1/2 year contract, a 5 year contract, or go for the big billion year contract.
7. Lisa McPherson and her personal experience.
8.


There is a lot that could be added any suggestions?

Best,
Dean

8. Living conditions in the Sea Org (personal experiences)