Deceived

by Bonnie Woods and David Waite

Published 6 September 2001
In June 1999, Bonnie Woods won a High Court libel battle aginst the Church of Scientology. Previously members of the church, Bonnie and her husband Richard had left and began to speak out about the dangers they percieved. The Church of Scientology responded with a smear campaign, demonstrations outside their house and a number of libel writs. This book recounts the couple's "wasted" years with the church, their legal battle and the Christian faith that sustained them as they sought justice. It includes an account of the beliefs and practices of the Church of Scientology.