Mike writes: >LRH's story is remarkable indeed and I paid close attention to his work, and >his critics, for many years. He did indeed write Mission Earth and I read >part of the series and then got bored with it; it is not his best writing. >As for "Clambake", don't assume that a collection of quotes assembled by >disgruntled people is "the truth" any more than the opinions of "experts" >about CF is "the truth". For Keith to assert that the "official" LRH story >is "phony and boring" but the "clambake" collection is "true" says something >about his mindset; in which case he is unable to understand what is valuable >among LRH's product. >This is off topic for Vortex and I will have nothing more to say about it.
Now now, it's hardly off topic. I think much can be learned from a study of this phenomena. And it remains that the official story about LRH is boring and trite; a childs fable. The actual story is both fascinating and instructive, and although I wish the author had been less biased in the presentation one can appreciate the story and it's message even with the snarky comments. Mike complains that this is a collection of quotes from disgruntled people, disregarding the wealth of personal information about LRH's early life including pictures and original documents. Had he bothered to read my link, he'd find this description of how this telling came about. http://www.clambake.org/archive/books/bfm/preface.htm Unlike the author, I understand why Hubbard said the things he did about himself, despite the fact that his real story is far more interesting and inspiring. If you read the story you may understand it as well. Again, look past the snarky comments, and just follow the story. The world may have forgotten Coyote, but Coyote has not forgotten the world. Such an old spirit, such a new face. K. PS: Now tell me what you find valuable about LRH's product, Mike. You may find I am quite familiar with the details of the COS, although my fur and tail and lolling tongue may prevent you from taking me seriously (grin).
