"David Miscavige, the Church of Scientology's current leader and successor to founder L. Ron Hubbard, hasn't always ruled with an iron fist. It was his father, Ron Miscavige, who first introduced his family to Scientology, and David embraced it immediately, even as young boy. Years later, Ron could only watch with dismay as his bright, carefree son transformed into the leader he is today. Ruthless explores the Miscavige family's gradual immersion into the church while the seeds are planted for son Davids meteoric ascendancy. Ron traces the arc of David's life from the early years to David's stellar rise to power in Scientology, his brutal approach to running the organization today, and the disastrous effects that his leadership has had on countless numbers of Scientologists and their families. The only book to examine the origins of Scientology's current leader, Ruthless tries to make sense of David Miscavige's embrace of what the church calls disconnection--shunning family members who

The only book to examine the origins of Scientology's current leader tells the revealing story of David Miscavige's childhood and his path to the head seat of the Church of Scientology through the eyes of his father. Ron Miscavige's personal, heartfelt story is a riveting insider's look at life within the world of Scientology.