PRESS RELEASES
LOS ANGELES •
May 9, 2011 marks 61 years since the release of Dianetics, the all-time self-help bestseller
This week marks the anniversary of the publication of Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard. Released May 9, 1950, the past six decades have seen the popularity of this best-selling self-help book continue to grow. Dianetics is now available in 165 nations in 50 languages, more than 21 million copies have been sold, and it has appeared on 116 bestseller lists, making it a publishing phenomenon.
ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY •
For Adriana Clarizio, disagreeing was the first step in changing things. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
There was nothing particularly wrong with her life—but for Adriana Clarizio “not too bad” was not good enough.
JAPAN •
Volunteers from the Church of Scientology and Scientology Missions of Japan address the underlying issues that made last month’s passage of an anti-bullying ordinance in the city of Otsu necessary.
Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Tokyo and Scientology Missions in Japan are committed to reversing the underlying attitudes that have made bullying a threat to the children of their country.
TAIWAN •
Scientologist Natasha Lin of Pingtong, Taiwan, takes pleasure in training her staff and designing exactly the right hairstyle for her customers. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
USA •
Scientologist Cindy Gainsforth neé Chu achieved her true potential through Scientology. Her video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Cindy Gainsforth knew she had some problems, but she had no idea how to remedy them.
“I graduated from high school as a barely passing student. I couldn’t get accepted into college. I had a lot of difficulty writing and speaking clearly,” she says.
SAN FRANCISCO •
With the birth of her first child, Scientologist Aubrey Page reflects on the way her own parents helped her choose a positive direction for her life. Her profile is one of more than 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available at www.scientology.org.
It is not always easy being a parent.
Scientologist Aubrey Page, a new mother, well remembers how she tried her own parents’ patience and put their parenting skills to the test when she was 16.
UNITED KINGDOM •
Trumpet player, singer and bandleader of the Jive Aces, the UK's No.1 Jive and Swing Band, often referred to as the Lads from London, Ian Clarkson has been a Scientologist for nearly two decades. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
A beautiful Italian girl in the front row at a one of his concerts caught Ian Clarkson’s eye. And he soon learned something about her that was even more striking than her good looks.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
The Church of Scientology has acquired the historic KCET studio lot in Hollywood for the expansion of the Church’s production of religious and social betterment audiovisual properties.
USA •
Scientology helped Pedro Prado transform a life of anxiety to one of joy, love and personal pride. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Eight years ago, Pedro Prado hit a crisis in his life, and the future looked bleak.
“I felt I didn’t have time for anything, and I was completely and constantly overwhelmed,” says Prado.
USA •
In his run across America to promote The Way to Happiness, Scientologist John Radich was bolstered all along the way by the beauty of the country and the new friends he made.
Just as the sun was setting on November 23, 2010, an elated if exhausted 56-year-old man with the wiry build of a long-distance runner dashed across the Atlantic City boardwalk, down the steps, and onto the sand.
UNITED KINGDOM •
John Fordham, a founding member of the Jive Aces, the UK's No. 1 jive and swing band, has been with the group since 1989 and is still going strong. The Jive Aces video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
“What brought the Jive Aces together was the uplifting music and our passion for it,” says founding member John Fordham. “We did it because it was so much fun.”
For Fordham, music has been a lifelong affair.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Bob Caso wasn’t always as mellow as he is today, but Scientology helped him deal with his anger and increase his understanding and care for others. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Actor Bob Caso noticed something strange about a fellow performer in Las Vegas in 1995—that the fellow wasn’t strange.
UNITED KINGDOM •
Scientologist Anna Koska and three other mothers from the United Kingdom climbed the highest mountain in Africa to save lives.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Owen York and Tiffany Condon were married in a Scientology wedding ceremony. Based on fundamental Scientology principles, applying the wedding vows can ensure a happy and successful relationship. York’s video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA •
What is important to Scientologist Stephen Blows is to help the people of his beloved Cape Town, South Africa. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Stephen Blows became a Scientologist when he realized Scientology would enable him to fulfill his purpose—to help others.
FLORIDA •
Kim Payne volunteers at the annual St. Petersburg Human Rights Walkathon to raise awareness of human rights abuses. Her video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA •
Magaera Fagan is many things to many people, but most important to her—she’s a mother. Her video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
If there were a contest to find the perfect son, Magaera Fagan is sure her son Jett would win.
UNITED KINGDOM •
Scientology helped double bass player Ken Smith turn his theme song from “You’re Driving me Crazy” to “What a Wonderful World.” His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Imagine waking up each day knowing you will be doing exactly what you love to do. Then imagine this seven days a week for 21 years.
UNITED KINGDOM •
Jive Aces piano player and music director, Vince Hurley, tells what it’s like to be part of the zaniest group of jive and swing musicians this side of the English Channel.
His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Jive Aces Vince Hurley may not have been born at the piano, but he might as well have been. He has been playing music as long as he can remember.
UNITED KINGDOM •
Alex Douglas joined the Jive Aces, the UK's No.1 Jive and Swing Band, because the band makes people—including himself—feel great. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
“I never expected to be working as a musician,” says Alex Douglas, the youngest member of the Jive Aces, who plays trombone and also pitches in with kazoo, harmonica and washboard.