title: Scientology: A to Xenu: An Insider's Guide to What Scientology is All About
author:  Chris Shelton 
description: Born and raised in California, Chris Shelton grew up in Scientology and spent 25 years actively working for it at its highest levels. Having escaped in 2013, he has been an outspoken critic and anti-cult advocate ever since. He has chronicled his recovery from Scientology on his blog, The Critical Thinker at Large, and on his YouTube channel.
zlib_text: Scientology: A to Xenu
  
  An Insider’s Guide to What Scientology is Really All About
  
  Chris Shelton
  
  Copyright © 2015 by Chris Shelton
  
  ISBN: 1522879323
  
  ISBN-13: 978-1522897329
  
  All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in
  any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
  recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without
  permission in writing from the copyright owner.
  
  Quotes from the printed works of L. Ron Hubbard are used herein for the
  purpose of criticism and comment. We believe this constitutes a ‘fair use’ of
  the copyrighted materials as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright
  Law.
  
  Published by
  
  GraphicsWerks
  
  Denver, CO
  
  www.graphicswerks.com
  
  DEDICATION
  
  This book is dedicated to the survivors of Scientology. May every one of your
  voices be heard and your stories told.
  
   **Table of Contents**
  
  Table of Contents
  
  Foreword by Jon Atack
  
  Preface
  
  Introduction: How to Read This Book
  
  1\. Why S