Fractured Journey: A Personal Account of 30 Outrageous Years in the Church of Scientology

Author Chris Shugart likes to think of himself as the Forrest Gump of Scientology. He was both witness and activist in some of Scientology’s most defining moments. As the Church grew, it was also gaining notoriety. This was the era of deprogrammers, counter-intelligence operations, and the Guardians Office FBI raids. For thirty years, Chris took part in shady financial deals, Church sanctioned covert activities, and just about every ludicrous exploit in which a Scientologist could possibly participate. …right away, we liked how Chris presented his book, and the humble way he positioned it. …what we often hear from the religious studies professors is that they want accounts not about the famous names in the church but from the rank and file…Shugart sure delivers that, and in a spare, well-written style…" — Tony Ortega, journalist and best-selling author