Troublemaker Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Leah Remini & Rebecca Paley
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
3,275

Troublemaker by Leah Remini & Rebecca Paley Book Summary

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An eye-opening, no-holds-barred memoir about life in the Church of Scientology, now with a new afterword by the author—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.

Praise for Troublemaker

“An aggressively honest memoir . . . Troublemaker is the most raw and revealing Scientology memoir to date.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Leah’s story is a juicy, inside-Hollywood read, but it’s more than that. It’s a moving story about the value of questioning authority and how one woman survived a profound crisis of faith.”—People

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Book Name Troublemaker
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Troublemaker (Leah Remini & Rebecca Paley) Book Reviews 2024

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Amazing book!! Must read!!. She's so courageous & truthful. Her trials and tribulations have made her the astonishing & strong woman she is today!! Fantastic book! Very interesting read!!

Enjoyed!. Loved it. Everyone needs to read or listen to this. It should be heard to open the minds of all the dangerous things people do to others in the name of religion. Glad you made it out Leah. Your an inspiration to many. Don’t stop.

Good title. I found the book very interesting and informative. The treatment of Scientology members is deplorable. Leah you’re both courageous and passionate about everything that you have been doing, including your series about Scientology. Thank you for sharing your experiences and personal battles, along with other people’s. I love watching King of Queens, it’s quite humorous. Good wishes in whatever you do in the future. Aaron

Great Book. I have read a number of books about Scientology. This is the only one that made me understand how a person could believe in it. That’s important because the previous books just made me think the author wasn’t intelligent or was seriously naive. Thanks Leah!! Always been a fan. Wish you all the best.

Riveting!!. I couldn't put it down!! A page turner, loved every page of this book. Love you Leah!!

Scientology = NO. Leah Remini holds nothing back in this biography. Her upbringing in a Scientology family, to her time in the Sea Org, and her celebrity status in the Church of Scientology. She uncovers the corruption and sketchiness that is the church and all the people she saw hurt and destroyed along the way. Her experiences that would eventually lead her to leaving the church and beginning a quest to destroy it! If you think you know Scientology, read this book and it will prove that you don't know everything just yet!

Troublemaker. Loved this book! Love Leah Remini for her insight and honesty. I admire you so much more now! Keep it up! I love you for what you’re doing!

Please Keep Doing Your Thing. I really loved reading a book from the perspective of a person who grew up somewhat similar to how I grew up. I lived in tents, shelters, I did without many things, and I always knew as a kid, the difference between myself and others. I got divorced several years ago and sold everything I owned to hire my daughter a lawyer so I could go to court with her dad and move to a state where she would get services for her special needs. We sat on end tables at dinner to eat. We visited food banks. I have hid from policeman to avoid fines. I have avoided answering my door so I would not be served with lawsuit papers. I have obtained loans based on complete and total lies of collateral that I did not have. Because I needed to get by. I remember crying myself to sleep at night wondering where I would be a year from then. Now I am going to become a registered nurse! I live where I always wanted. Your story is OUR story. I loved reading it, Honestly I’m not religious but given my life history it really makes sense why your mother chose the path she did as a single mom. I relate with her. Being on a new path with children, it’s overwhelming, daunting. You are doing a great thing. Keep speaking out. Everyone I know personally, they know your story and they tell it. So keep telling it!

Amazing story. What a strong, courageous, fabulous woman!. I am in awe of Ms. Remini. She is an inspiration. She puts herself out there, the good, the bad, the ugly, all unapologetically showing her true self as she knows it to be. This rarely happens in the celebrity world. I am forever a fan.

Troublemaker. Excellent book providing insights into the mysterious and cult world of Scientology! Leah shows how strong she must have been to endure this lifestyle as an adult let alone as a child growing up in it!

Great Book. I just love Leah, and I appreciate her sharing her story. Such bravery.

Loved!. Fun, easy read! Lots of juicey info on her time in Scientology!

Troublemaker. Truth

Really interesting. Troublemaker was a really interesting recounting of Leah’s experiences with Scientology. I really enjoyed listening to this book. I had both the ebook and audiobook, but I loved hearing the story through Leah’s own voice and ended up listening to the whole thing on audio. “There is no “right” way to be. I am flawed and imperfect, but am uniquely me.” -4.5 Stars!-

Troublemakers. I had no clue how how this organization worked just can’t believe these things happened this day I enjoyed the book and learned a lot I say good for you girl it toke some guts I recommend this book

Loved it!. This book is wonderful. It literally had me laughing out loud. Leah is beautiful inside and out. I admire her passion, courage, and fearlessness.

Leah Remini Troublemaker. Outstanding! Leah is incredibly brave! She gives us an insight only a celebrity inside the Church of Scientology could share. She's not vindictive. Her story is to help others inside the Church get out and those outside the Church understand why it was so difficult to leave. No one in Scientology is clearing the planet, but Leah is saving people, lives, families and friends by sharing her story. Leah is a fighter. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn about the power to control minds or be brainwashed. Simply wonderful!

One of the best autobiographical works out there. This story is not written about the horrors of Scientology but about the writer's life which Scientology has consumed a tremendous portion of. She talks about the good, the bad and the ugly of herself and the good and bad of the religion/cult she belonged to and what caused her to get out and do so in a very public way. I have fallen in love!

Great read. Enjoyed the book and finished it within 24 hours. Good balance between explaining Scientology and her story.

Leah Remini Troublemaker. What an awesome book!! Finally Leah tells the true story about Scientology. I always felt it was a cult. What a brave thing you are doing, Leah!!!! You are helping so many by being your true self!!!!

Loved it. Real, raw, hilarious at times. Couldn’t put this book down.

Great book. Very interesting book. Great read.

Amazing Book. This book was freaken amazing. If the rating had more stars to choose I would. I'm an ex Christian and I could really relate to a lot of stuff that Leah said and felt. Departing a religion that you grow up with it's hard . Dr. Ray Hagins quoted Some People Just Can't Let Go! Coming into a consciousness that is not the one that we were raised with is truly a spiritual emotional, intellectual and cultural shock for us. For someone it is simply unbearable because they are emotionally attached to the concepts in their imagination, which is not really concepts in their imagination but a psychosis that was placed within their psyche, causing them to see what is NOT real. Respectfully Santiago Martinez

Beautifully heartbreaking and triumphant.. I didn’t want to put it down and I was begging for more at the end. I watched Leah’s show first and was truly appalled at the atrocities committed by this organization. I was moved to read her story. Although I knew a lot of Leah’s story from her show, I was still consistently engaged. Leah is a force to be reckoned with. By the end of the book I was all at once devastated by the stories told and wishing to have Leah as my best friend.

Enlightening. I learned more about Scientology than I ever wanted to. Now I know why. It’s sad people turn their lives over to a “religion “ such as this. So happy for Leah to get her life back.

Troublemaker. Fascinating and infuriating. How does this organization get away with calling itself a religion? Thank you Leah for being brave enough to expose yourself warts and all. Your willingness to expose is appreciated and hope it saves many from this cult.

A+. Incredibly interesting book. I appreciate Leah's vulnerability and transparency. Good for her for having the courage to leave an evil "religion" and being set free. Praying this book is used to open many more eyes.

Couldn’t put the book down!. This book explains the trying times and brutal honesty of Scientology - a religion that everyone knows *of*, but not many people know (or knew...) about. Leah explains the good, bad, ugly, and absolutely hideous parts of her life in Scientology; and does it in such a beautiful, educational and insightful way. I couldn’t put the book down for the life of me and it leaves me wanting to read more on the topic. Absolutely pheonominal!

Another ex Scientologist writes in. I was also a Scientologist from 1987 - 2002. I had a few early years of wins and gains and many years of doubt trying to get back the gains I had lost. I finally came to realize that Scientology really is nothing more than a money making scam that does absolutely nothing to help its parishioners nor mankind. At best Scientology is 100% fraud at worst I don’t want to put into print what I really feel. Leah has hit every point right on the head and continues to fight and expose Scientology for the sham it really is. My hat is off to her for having the courage to take on a powerful cult one on one. For anyone in, out or that has any exposure to this dangerous cult this book is a must read. My best to Leah, her family and all of her supporters. Roger Kaufmann

Brave, Amazing Book!. Well done, highly interesting, couldn't put it down!!!!! Read it.........

Great read. Fascinating look into Scientology and the cult mentality. Fast-paced and well written

Five stars. I read this in 2 days. So much tea.

Brave soul. What a life! Totally reveals the diabolical practices of Scientology and the tight grip it holds over its practitioners. Read it like a firestorm. Great book Leah. Now it's time for others to come forward and expose this money siphoning organization!

Funny Lady, Strong Woman. I had always wanted to know what this “Scientology” stuff was all about. Thank you Leah for educating and encouraging readers on why this is “religion” is what it is - CRAP! Can you write a follow-up please?!!

Interesting book-Leah is brave!. Great book about Leah’s life and struggles in Scientology and how she picked herself up when she left the church.

ANOTHER AMBER SHE JUST LIES. Not useful

Fantastic book. This book was a great read and I felt as though Leah was here telling me her story. I cried, laughed and got angry! So many emotions stirring up and I hope she continues her A&E show and speaking out on Scientology. God bless you Leah and much happiness to you and your family.

❤️. Honest and heartfelt. I could read this again and again thinking about all the different abusive relationships this applies to. Thank you LeeLee

This book has it all!. It was serious yet funny and informative. Leah Remini is someone to look up to. This book opened my eyes to a whole new world that had wondered about, best of luck to her!

Eye-opening and Inspiring. After reading this book, I wish I could go release and help all those stuck in this ridiculous controlling cult.

Wow. Nothing else to say.

Didn't put this book down!!. What a moving and incredible story! I purchased this book having never seen much of Leah's comedy work but having been fascinated by her A&E series about Scientology. I read this all in one day and I highly recommend it as a way to learn about the religion and its (very) ugly side and as a way to get to know an incredibly brave and honest woman.

So fascinating. I read this book in 2 days, I couldn’t put it down. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the topic

Troublemaker. What a great read. Couldn’t put it down. What a courageous woman to leave the cult and warn others about it.

More Scientology. I loved hearing about Leah's career and home life but I wish I'd learned more about Scientology'a day to day activities and policies that Leah did respect or enjoy.

Amazing story. This was a very captivating story that had me turning the pages as fast as I could! My heart goes out to the struggles that Leah and so many have endured. But, this book was a voice for the voiceless and was not only educational but powerful beyond words.

A little more. The length of time the author was in this cult, I thought she would be able to provide a little more detail regarding their occulted practices.

Inspiring and honest!. LEAH has a way of speaking straight through the book to you. It was a page turner and I feel like I know her. Thank you for your bravery and openness to share your experiences. Scientology is a scary cult that needs the light of truth to expose its darkest sides. Well done!

10/10 would recommend. This book is amazing, I lived in it for two weeks and when I finished I wanted to read more. That kind of book for me is rare and Leah delivered this story in a thought provoking and entertaining way. Everyone should read it.

Troublemaker. This book is inspirational and a testament to the strength of a wonderful person. It will show you the ugly side of humanity but the beauty of human kindness.

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