The Lost Children of Scientology — Jamie Mustard Interview on Soft White Underbelly

cakemaker said:
Soft White Underbelly is a great podcast.

That said, are there ANY pro-Scientology non-official books at all?
Can't think of any.
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there once were about things related to the 'subject', when members had some freedom to write and publish -- like the popular Ruth Minshull.

that was of course cracked down on, but i remember something in recent years about one or more members who were self-publishing some stuff that seemed to dovetail with OSA PR, with it not being clear if they were being tolerated because is suited the CoS or were just pretending to be doing it on their own. i can't remember names but i expect that someone here would....
 
J. Swift said:

Soft White Underbelly’s Mark Laita interviews Jamie Mustard on Jamie’s hellish experience being born into Scientology’s Sea Org.
Jamie Mustard’s book Child X: A Memoir of Slavery, Poverty, Celebrity, and Scientology releases on July 29, 2025 and is available for preorder on Amazon.

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Brutal!

But I watched it all, once again soaking in the blithe evil that lurks under Scientology's shiny nano-thin patina.

Hard to describe what he experienced, but I'll try. An inspirational nightmare.

Congrats Jamie Mustard!

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Reyne Mayer said:
there once were about things related to the 'subject', when members had some freedom to write and publish -- like the popular Ruth Minshull.

that was of course cracked down on, but i remember something in recent years about one or more members who were self-publishing some stuff that seemed to dovetail with OSA PR, with it not being clear if they were being tolerated because is suited the CoS or were just pretending to be doing it on their own. i can't remember names but i expect that someone here would....
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All those non-LRH books stopped in 1982 during the purges.
 
I remember that Ruth;s books were very sought after in the independent field, especially "How To Choose Your People". Miscavige's decision to stop promoting her was a major footbullet.
 
cakemaker said:
All those non-LRH books stopped in 1982 during the purges.
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except for all the ones that weren't actually written by LRH, but nonetheless were branded as if he had written them :)

and i wish i could remember the name of at least one guy who's come up as writing stuff in recent years. but from what i remember sales on Amazon were in the dozens or at best hundreds of books -- it may even have been an OSA or OSA tolerated attempt to have titles on Amazon countering all the critical material, though it doesn't look like they are manage to 'out create' all that well:


actually, i don't know if it's the author i'm thinking of, but I did find this curious book that's apparently new in the last year:


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Reyne Mayer said:
except for all the ones that weren't actually written by LRH, but nonetheless were branded as if he had written them :)

and i wish i could remember the name of at least one guy who's come up as writing stuff in recent years. but from what i remember sales on Amazon were in the dozens or at best hundreds of books -- it may even have been an OSA or OSA tolerated attempt to have titles on Amazon countering all the critical material, though it doesn't look like they are manage to 'out create' all that well:


actually, i don't know if it's the author i'm thinking of, but I did find this curious book that's apparently new in the last year:


61BITSnOurL._SY522_.jpg
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It's flying off the shelves over on Amazon!!

Quite apparently, the publisher of this wonderfully informative book are so crazed trying to keep up with the flood of orders and the daunting task of trying to do fulfillment, they have not had any time to post all the glowing reviews!

In fact, they haven't yet posted any reviews for the $14.99 bestseller.

I haven't read the book yet, but i can state with total certainty that I have had huge life-changing wins
from just reading the Table Of Contents! For one thing, I felt a sudden and miraculous connection
to Source, almost as if Ron was right there with me---validating my knowingness and winningness
with his super-theta presence!!!

Please find the FREE INTRODUCTION below and use a separate piece of paper to post your own OT wins:


What You’ll Find Inside:An In-Depth Introduction to Scientology
  • The origins of Scientology and its founder, L. Ron Hubbard
  • Scientology’s purpose and mission for personal and societal improvement
  • Key terminology explained: Thetan, Engram, E-Meter, Clear, and more
  • Dispelling myths and addressing common questions about Scientology
Core Beliefs and Spiritual Concepts
  • The concept of the Thetan: understanding our spiritual essence and immortality
  • Exploring the Eight Dynamics: how Scientologists view existence from self to the infinite
  • The mind’s functions: differentiating the analytical mind from the reactive mind
  • Spiritual goals: what it means to progress in Scientology
Structured Path to Spiritual Freedom
  • The Bridge to Total Freedom: Scientology’s roadmap for spiritual progression
  • What it means to reach “Clear” and the significance of Operating Thetan (OT) levels
  • Steps, stages, and spiritual goals at each level on the Bridge
Scientology Practices and Techniques
  • Auditing explained: the process, tools, and purpose of Scientology’s central spiritual practice
  • The role of the E-Meter in helping individuals confront and overcome past traumas
  • Key training and courses offered within Scientology for continuous self-improvement
  • Techniques to cultivate greater awareness, discipline, and personal growth
Ethics, Morality, and Personal Responsibility
  • The Scientology Code of Honor and ethical principles guiding members’ lives
  • How Scientology addresses moral questions and promotes responsible living
  • Practical tools for communication, relationships, and conflict resolution
Scientology’s Social Mission and Global Presence
  • Scientology’s commitment to humanitarian efforts, from drug rehabilitation to literacy programs
  • Community outreach and how Scientology promotes a world of peace and cooperation
  • Scientology’s global growth and why it appeals to millions worldwide
  • A vision for societal transformation through individual empowerment
Ideal for Readers Who Want To:
  • Understand the philosophy behind Scientology’s focus on personal responsibility and self-discovery
  • Gain a balanced perspective on the role of Scientology in modern society
  • Explore unique spiritual practices designed to enhance awareness, clarity, and control over one’s life
With a structured, step-by-step approach, Scientology Step by Step demystifies the core ideas and practices of Scientology. If you’ve ever been curious about what Scientology truly stands for and the journey it offers to its members, this book provides the perfect place to start. Engage with Scientology’s key teachings, values, and spiritual goals in a straightforward, easy-to-understand format.

..
 
@Sneakster

I am baffled that you do not rejoice at the effectiveness of Jamie's book.
Simon and Schuster are "NOT* stupid morons.
Jamie was vetted thoroughly and their fact checkers checked extensively as they cautiously review every biography.
And Simon and Schuster are all too familiar with OSA tactics which is why so many books are not accepted and authors had to self-publish.
Instead of looking at the bigger picture of Jamie's effect that he is causing on the cult..I see OSA smearing and you are referring me to REDDIT.

Reddit is swarming with OSA. It is completely infiltrated.

You are offended that you were a nanny and did not witness an incident., Good grief, do you think you witnessed
everything that happened at every child facility 24/7 ?

Now 174,000 views in 4 days.
 
Karen#1 said:
I am baffled that you do not rejoice at the effectiveness of Jamie's book.
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I'm wondering how one measures the "effectiveness" of a book that the publishers aren't even shipping until July 29th (24 days from now).
 
Karen#1 said:
@Sneakster

I am baffled that you do not rejoice at the effectiveness of Jamie's book.
Simon and Schuster are "NOT* stupid morons.
Jamie was vetted thoroughly and their fact checkers checked extensively as they cautiously review every biography.
And Simon and Schuster are all too familiar with OSA tactics which is why so many books are not accepted and authors had to self-publish.
Instead of looking at the bigger picture of Jamie's effect that he is causing on the cult..I see OSA smearing and you are referring me to REDDIT.

Reddit is swarming with OSA. It is completely infiltrated.

You are offended that you were a nanny and did not witness an incident., Good grief, do you think you witnessed
everything that happened at every child facility 24/7 ?

Now 174,000 views in 4 days.
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Separated at birth, Sneakster and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo :-)
 
TheSneakster said:
I'm wondering how one measures the "effectiveness" of a book that the publishers aren't even shipping until July 29th (24 days from now).
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Simon & Schuster is a major publisher (the 5th largest in the country) and they don't publish books if they don't believe them to be "effective". :no:

It's not easy for an ex-Scientologist to get a book published by Simon & Schuster. The only other book they published was Mike Rinder's, which was a NY Times Bestseller.

One can read the reviews that Karen posted for the book in the other thread. Maybe you can start to measure the effectiveness in that way while you're waiting for the 29th of July. :coolwink:

The Lost Children of Scientology-Jamie Mustard. Electrifying new video, his book about to come out "CHILDX"

Jul 1, 2025 #scientology #swu #softwhiteunderbelly Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Jamie Mustard, a former scientologist now living in Portland, Oregon Soft White Underbelly 6.53M subscribers 0:00 – Trauma In Scientology Nursery 0:42...
exscn2.net
 
HelluvaHoax! said:
It's flying off the shelves over on Amazon!!

Quite apparently, the publisher of this wonderfully informative book are so crazed trying to keep up with the flood of orders and the daunting task of trying to do fulfillment, they have not had any time to post all the glowing reviews!

In fact, they haven't yet posted any reviews for the $14.99 bestseller.

I haven't read the book yet, but i can state with total certainty that I have had huge life-changing wins
from just reading the Table Of Contents! For one thing, I felt a sudden and miraculous connection
to Source, almost as if Ron was right there with me---validating my knowingness and winningness
with his super-theta presence!!!

Please find the FREE INTRODUCTION below and use a separate piece of paper to post your own OT wins:


What You’ll Find Inside:An In-Depth Introduction to Scientology
  • The origins of Scientology and its founder, L. Ron Hubbard
  • Scientology’s purpose and mission for personal and societal improvement
  • Key terminology explained: Thetan, Engram, E-Meter, Clear, and more
  • Dispelling myths and addressing common questions about Scientology
Core Beliefs and Spiritual Concepts
  • The concept of the Thetan: understanding our spiritual essence and immortality
  • Exploring the Eight Dynamics: how Scientologists view existence from self to the infinite
  • The mind’s functions: differentiating the analytical mind from the reactive mind
  • Spiritual goals: what it means to progress in Scientology
Structured Path to Spiritual Freedom
  • The Bridge to Total Freedom: Scientology’s roadmap for spiritual progression
  • What it means to reach “Clear” and the significance of Operating Thetan (OT) levels
  • Steps, stages, and spiritual goals at each level on the Bridge
Scientology Practices and Techniques
  • Auditing explained: the process, tools, and purpose of Scientology’s central spiritual practice
  • The role of the E-Meter in helping individuals confront and overcome past traumas
  • Key training and courses offered within Scientology for continuous self-improvement
  • Techniques to cultivate greater awareness, discipline, and personal growth
Ethics, Morality, and Personal Responsibility
  • The Scientology Code of Honor and ethical principles guiding members’ lives
  • How Scientology addresses moral questions and promotes responsible living
  • Practical tools for communication, relationships, and conflict resolution
Scientology’s Social Mission and Global Presence
  • Scientology’s commitment to humanitarian efforts, from drug rehabilitation to literacy programs
  • Community outreach and how Scientology promotes a world of peace and cooperation
  • Scientology’s global growth and why it appeals to millions worldwide
  • A vision for societal transformation through individual empowerment
Ideal for Readers Who Want To:
  • Understand the philosophy behind Scientology’s focus on personal responsibility and self-discovery
  • Gain a balanced perspective on the role of Scientology in modern society
  • Explore unique spiritual practices designed to enhance awareness, clarity, and control over one’s life
With a structured, step-by-step approach, Scientology Step by Step demystifies the core ideas and practices of Scientology. If you’ve ever been curious about what Scientology truly stands for and the journey it offers to its members, this book provides the perfect place to start. Engage with Scientology’s key teachings, values, and spiritual goals in a straightforward, easy-to-understand format.

..
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There's another book expected to be published later in 2025, not listed on Amazon yet, but I was sent an advance copy. It has a picture of the famous author on the cover. (This is just the current draft of the book cover, not the final version)




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Type4_PTS said:
Simon & Schuster is a major publisher (the 5th largest in the country) and they don't publish books if they don't believe them to be "effective".
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Any book publishing house ultimately only cares about one thing: are they going to make substantially more from sales of a given book than it costs them to print, distribute, and sell it. They spend no more money on their legal department vetting an expose book than is required to avoid liability for publishing it.

That would be S&S's notion of effective (a term I very much doubt anyone in the pre-publication approvals process even uses): we are almost certainly going to profit from selling this book.
 
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TheSneakster said:
I'm wondering how one measures the "effectiveness" of a book that
the publishers aren't even shipping until July 29th (24 days from now).
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When it comes to Scientology, I can see why one might be filled with wonder. Because—

Since 1950, there has been a multitude of compelling evidence that Hubbard's 'humanitarian' treatment of both children and adults is paradoxically quite wonder-ful (quod erat demonstratum).
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TheSneakster said:
Any book publishing house ultimately only cares about one thing: are they going to make substantially more from sales of a given book than it costs them to print, distribute, and sell it. They spend no more money on their legal department vetting an expose book than is required to avoid liability for publishing it.

That would be S&S's notion of effective (a term I very much doubt anyone in the pre-publication approvals process even uses): we are almost certainly going to profit from selling this book.
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Given Scientology's litigious history, I would expect that they'll vet that book more thoroughly than is typical. :)
 
Type4_PTS said:
Simon & Schuster is a major publisher (the 5th largest in the country) and they don't publish books if they don't believe them to be "effective". :no:

It's not easy for an ex-Scientologist to get a book published by Simon & Schuster. The only other book they published was Mike Rinder's, which was a NY Times Bestseller.

One can read the reviews that Karen posted for the book in the other thread. Maybe you can start to measure the effectiveness in that way while you're waiting for the 29th of July. :coolwink:

The Lost Children of Scientology-Jamie Mustard. Electrifying new video, his book about to come out "CHILDX"

Jul 1, 2025 #scientology #swu #softwhiteunderbelly Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Jamie Mustard, a former scientologist now living in Portland, Oregon Soft White Underbelly 6.53M subscribers 0:00 – Trauma In Scientology Nursery 0:42...
exscn2.net
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According to the Amazon listing for this book, the actual publisher is BenBella Books, not Simon & Schuster. (I just noticed this a moment ago)

According to ChatGPT:

BenBella Books is an independent publishing house based in Dallas, Texas, founded in 2001. While it operates independently, BenBella has a distribution partnership with Simon & Schuster. Effective January 1, 2025, Simon & Schuster began handling worldwide sales and distribution for BenBella Books, transitioning from their previous distributor, Penguin Random House Publisher Services .publishersweekly.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2benbellabooks.com+2lunch.publishersmarketplace.com+1publishersweekly.com+1

This arrangement means that Simon & Schuster manages the logistics of getting BenBella's books into bookstores and other sales channels. However, BenBella maintains its editorial independence, selecting and publishing titles under its own imprints, such as Smart Pop, Matt Holt, and BenBella Vegan .en.wikipedia.org+1simonandschuster.com+1

In summary, BenBella Books is not owned by Simon & Schuster but relies on them for distribution services.


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