Going Clear
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Going Clear
Lawrence Wright
7 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2015–2026.
What people on Hacker News said
I loved the break down of how Scientology finds people. The simplicity is stunning.
Going Clear (great book, terrible formatting, but a great book)
Going Clear is great. I've read several of Wright's books and really enjoy the depth of the research he does.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Books you plan to read in 2020? 2019 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Which book are you reading these days? 2015 · 2 recommendations
- My favorite nonfiction books about cults, scams, and schemes 2026 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- YC's Winter Reading List 2016 · 1 recommendation