num_pages: 384
description: As astonishing as it is compelling -- Steve Cannane's extraordinary insight into Scientology in Australia is investigative journalism at its very best.From Rugby League players trying to improve their game to Hollywood superstars and the depressed sons of media moguls Scientology has recruited its share of famous Australians. Less known is that Australia was the first place to ban Scientology or that Scientology spies helped expose the Chelmsford Deep Sleep Scandal. Numerous Australians have held senior posts in the organisation only to fall foul of the top brass and lose their families as a result. Based on years of interviews and research Walkley Award-winning journalist Steve Cannane tells for the first time the fascinating story of Australia's vital involvement with this powerful secretive and punitive cult.
language: English
title: Fair Game: The Incredible Untold Story of Scientology in Australia
publisher: ABC Books