Book · 2015 · Ex-church members
The Unbreakable Miss Lovely
How the Church of Scientology Tried to Destroy Paulette Cooper
Why people recommend it
The Unbreakable Miss Lovely by Tony Ortega is a biographical work chronicling the life and struggles of Paulette Cooper, a journalist targeted by the Church of Scientology. On an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience titled #680 - Steven Hassan, broadcast on August 7, 2015, guest Steven Hassan brought up the title while conversing with the host. Hassan mentioned that Ortega had authored the book about Cooper, noting that she was a personal friend of his when he left the Unification Church, often referred to as the Moonies, back in 1976. Through this reference, the conversation touched upon the themes of high-control groups, surveillance, and the psychological impact experienced by those who exit such organizations. Hassan used the context of Cooper's ordeal to illustrate the aggressive tactics often deployed by controversial movements against their critics and defectors. Readers drawn to investigative journalism and accounts of institutional harassment frequently turn to Ortega's thorough documentation for insight into these complex interpersonal and systemic dynamics.
Who recommended it
- Steven Hassan Recommended
Steven Hassan — 1 mention
“He wrote a book called The Unbreakable Miss Lovely about Pette Cooper who was a friend of mine when I left the Mooneyies in 1976.”