A book written by a man named Jon Atack. It is a history of Scientology, from before its inception to around the time of L. Ron Hubbards death. It also covers the authors time in Scientology, and how he became disillusioned with it, as well as sections that concern Scientology's dealings with those that oppose them. A very comprehensive book, and not at all flattering of the inner cabal of Church leaders or Church practices. It's copyright 1990 and ISBN is 081840499X.

------New information added 11/29/01------ The book is available for legal download at www.clambake.org/archive/books/apobs/