Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology
Written by Leah Remini
Narrated by Leah Remini
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An eye-opening, no-holds-barred memoir about life in the Church of Scientology by the outspoken actress and star of the A&E docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
Leah Remini has never been the type to hold her tongue. That willingness to speak her mind, stand her ground, and rattle the occasional cage has enabled this tough-talking girl from Brooklyn to forge an enduring and successful career in Hollywood. But being a troublemaker has come at a cost.
That was never more evident than in 2013, when Remini loudly and publicly broke with the Church of Scientology. Now, in this frank, funny, poignant memoir, the former King of Queens star opens up about that experience for the first time, revealing the in-depth details of her painful split with the church and its controversial practices.
Indoctrinated into the church as a child while living with her mother and sister in New York, Remini eventually moved to Los Angeles, where her dreams of becoming an actress and advancing Scientology's causes grew increasingly intertwined. As an adult, she found the success she'd worked so hard for, and with it a prominent place in the hierarchy of celebrity Scientologists alongside people such as Tom Cruise, Scientology's most high-profile adherent. Remini spent time directly with Cruise and was included among the guests at his 2006 wedding to Katie Holmes.
But when she began to raise questions about some of the church's actions, she found herself a target. In the end, she was declared by the church to be a threat to their organization and therefore a "Suppressive Person," and as a result, all of her fellow parishioners-including members of her own family-were told to disconnect from her. Forever.
Bold, brash, and bravely confessional, Troublemaker chronicles Leah Remini's remarkable journey toward emotional and spiritual freedom, both for herself and for her family. This is a memoir designed to reveal the hard-won truths of a life lived honestly-from an author unafraid of the consequences.
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Reviews for Troublemaker
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I liked her story on the Joe Rogan podcast better but still a very interesting story.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5love love love
that's all I can say.
I love it!! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I watched her since the first season and when I realize she wrote a book I said to myself get it . The book really help me understand her show that comes in A&E . I have so much respect for and her family they stood up to a cult and don’t let it break their family apart.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very well written. A page turner! Leah is real could be my sister. Brave enough to write about her experiences with the craziness of Hollywood and the evil behond Scientology .
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5With humor, strength and eye-opening honesty, this book truly embodied Leah Remini's nearly life-long experience with Scientology. It was truly a riveting book. I recommend the audio version because her trademark smart-ass, no-holds-barred delivery added so much character to the novel. I was already a fan of her acting and dry wit; now I'm a huge fan of her as a compassionate, relatable person.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Totally enjoyed every moment of this book.Highly recommend reading this.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Poignant & Funny; a great audio text. To read this book is to sit at her table.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5this book was really interesting. I love that Leah read it herself. her sass and personality made it even better.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I found it very informative and interesting. Thank you Leah.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Leah really brought her own personality to this reading. The book delved deep into her personal life and it was incredible. She is so much fun to listen to. It was like sitting here listening to her tell us her life story. She has such character and what shes doing now is so inspirational. I have always loved Leah, but now I am IN love with her! What a riot!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5fantastic! loved hearing Leah telling her story. she is hilarious.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Audio is the way to go to experience this book. Remini's narration is on point and frequently absolutely hilarious. I liked her before; I love her now!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5so glad I listened om audio! Listening to Remini is like having a chat in your living room. Plus, I love her accent. The book itself is great, and sort of makes you take a look at what filters you view your own world.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5At first I was skeptical about purchasing this book. I typically do not enjoy autobiographies especially celebrity autobiographies. I finished the book in three days. Leah is a bad ass in the best kind of way. She seems to talk openly and honestly about her mistakes. She's direct, she's witty and she's f%&king sweet. If you know a lot or a little Scientology you'll definitely learn from her perspective. She details her break from the church and what it was like growing up in as a Scientologist. You will also learn of her struggles in Hollywood. I definitely recommend this book.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Awesome book! I recommend the audio book because Leah reads it and she is So. Freaking. Funny.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is the first time I have ever wanted to write an email to a celebrity. Congratulations Leah. The way she reads is liking listening to a friend tell her story.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pretty interesting. Loved that Leah read it herself. You can absorb her tone, and humor through her life in Scientology.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Really fascinating Autobiography. Leah Remini's narration definitely makes this one of this year's top ten audiobooks.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love Leah Remini and loved her book! eye-opening
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a great story and insight!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Courageous, and learned ir's never too late to leave your Church.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastic!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I am so happy I listened to the audiobook instead of buying the book. Leah Remini is so funny and totally makes the story come to life with her narration.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5very eye-opening all cults are bad this is why you need Jesus.
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Leah is whines a lot. Scientology does help if you use the tools correctly.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wooooowwwww, im so proud of u my friend and glad u made it out SAFE!!!! Im looking for the email address so that I can email you and the crew from your TV show. luv it and its very informative, interesting, sad, heart breaking all in 1!!! I so admire what u r doing. Now its time for u to live!!
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A great selection for Women's History Month, fans of the sitcom King of Queens, or for anyone interested in the bizarre intersection of Scientology and Hollywood. I am frankly floored by the courage and integrity it took for the author to liberate herself, and then expose the "church" and it's unofficial, narcissistic couch-jumping leader. The juicy details and scathing sarcasm make this a fun, as well as inspiring tale. Kudos, Leah--I can't wait to see what you do next!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Leah love love love your book, if there was a church of leah remini i would join what a hoot that would be. KEEP ON SMILING. regurds Amanda Heffernan.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved her honesty and the fearless way she called people on their B.S. even those who were really famous and powerful in the church. She is an admirable woman who does not take crap from anybody.
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