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A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology

July 12, 2022 By Mike Rinder 87 Comments

I have finally written a book.

It was announced in a press release today — it will be available on 27 September.

You can find it at the Simon and Schuster website where there are links to all major retailers to pre-order if you are so inclined.

There is also a description of the book and some initial reviews from Leah, Alex Gibney, Lawrence Wright and John Sweeney.

It’s taken a long time to put together. I hope it doesn’t disappoint any of you who have been asking me to write a book.

I am about to begin recording the audiobook.

 

 

The press release:

 

GALLERY BOOKS TO PUBLISH MEMOIR BY HIGH-RANKING SCIENTOLOGY DEFECTOR 

Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, will publish Mike Rinder’s A BILLION YEARS: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology, on September 27, 2022.  Rinder, a member of Scientology for nearly fifty years, offers insights that only someone of his former high rank could provide and tells a harrowing but fulfilling story of personal resilience.

Mike Rinder was brought into Scientology by his parents when he was five years old.  After high school, he signed a billion-year contract with the Sea Organization, Scientology’s elite inner circle. Buying into the doctrine that his personal comfort was secondary to the higher purpose of Hubbard’s world-saving mission, Rinder swiftly rose through the ranks. He went on to serve as the church’s international spokesperson, a member of its international Board of Directors, and head of the Office of Special Affairs, known as the “dirty tricks” division, responsible for looking out for its celebrity members and attacking its enemies.  But Rinder couldn’t shake a nagging feeling that something was amiss—Hubbard’s promises remained unfulfilled at his death and his successor, David Miscavige, was a ruthless and vindictive man.  Yet he stayed on, helping negotiate Scientology’s pivotal tax exemption from the IRS and engaging with the organization’s prominent celebrities, including Tom Cruise and John Travolta.

In 2007 at the age of fifty-two, Rinder escaped Scientology with only the clothes on his back.  His family disconnected from him, and he soon became one of the organization’s biggest public enemies. He was followed, hacked, spied on and tracked. Today he helps people break free of Scientology and is a prominent whistleblower against the organization’s abuses.  He has appeared in the HBO documentary Going Clear and cohosted all three seasons of the Emmy Award-winning show Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath on A&E. He and Remini currently cohost the podcast Scientology: Fair Game. While other members have revealed some of Scientology’s inner workings, Mike Rinder’s A BILLION YEARS is the first account told from the perspective of a high-ranking, long-standing member who worked at the very top of Scientology’s hierarchy, in both L. Ron Hubbard’s and David Miscavige’s inner circle.

Gallery Books Vice President and Editorial Director, Aimee Bell, acquired North American rights from Steve Fisher at APA. The audio edition will be published simultaneously by Simon & Schuster Audio, which will be read by the author.

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Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, is an imprint dedicated to publishing a variety of must-read books on a wide array of topics. Launched in 2010, Gallery is designed to showcase established voices and to introduce emerging new ones—in both fiction and nonfiction. Gallery Books is the publisher of Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci, The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish, Where Tomorrow’s Aren’t Promised by Carmelo Anthony, The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer, One by One and The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware and Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell.

Simon & Schuster, a Paramount Company, is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital, and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com

PRAISE FOR A BILLION YEARS 

  “Few people understand Scientology like Mike Rinder does. In A Billion Years, he tells the gripping, harrowing account of growing up in Scientology, serving founder L. Ron Hubbard, and rising to the top of its ranks. Mike has found purpose in his pain and his book offers not only a cautionary tale but also an inspiring story of resilience.”

—LEAH REMINI, New York Times bestselling author of Troublemaker 

“A candid and deeply felt memoir of a life lost to false belief—and courageously regained.”
—LAWRENCE WRIGHT, New York Times bestselling author of Going Clear

“A Billion Years is an extraordinarily powerful book. It is an essential account from the inside, and while it’s a devastating exposé of the abuses of the church, the tone is measured and deeply humanistic. Rinder lets us feel what it’s like to fall into a state of blind faith, and how hard it is to break free and see the truth for what it is. Nothing could be more relevant to our current moment.”
—ALEX GIBNEY, Oscar-winning director of Taxi to the Dark Side and Going Clear

“Mike Rinder has written the definitive book on the great threat of Scientology in the twenty-first century. It’s a flamethrower of a read, burning up the organization’s wicked nonsense so all that is left is like so much ash in the ashtray. Read it.”

—JOHN SWEENEY, investigative journalist and presenter of BBC Panorama’s Scientology and Me and The Secrets of Scientology

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Comments

  1. Delta says

    July 25, 2022 at 7:43 pm

    Will you do a book tour?

    Reply
  2. L Ron Hobbit says

    July 14, 2022 at 2:18 pm

    Excellent work! 👍
    Operation Stumpy has the CoB on the jump.

    Reply
  3. Real says

    July 13, 2022 at 6:20 pm

    Very much needed to have this data published and available in a single doc that is publicly available. “Signs of success” 😉

    Reply
  4. Annie Oakley says

    July 13, 2022 at 10:40 am

    This is awesome news, Mike! The book we have all been patiently waiting for. Thank you! I hope it was cathartic. I have so much admiration and respect for you and wish you all the happiness you deserve. Every time I hear about your family and current activities it makes me smile. Brings to mind that saying – something like the sweetest revenge is living a happy life. DM can pound sand. He’s the saddest of human beings – so small and I don’t mean stature. You on the other hand, continue to shine light in the darkness and help others out of the trap. Off to order my copy.

    Reply
  5. I Yawnalot says

    July 13, 2022 at 9:44 am

    WOW!
    Well done Mike, looking forward to it.

    Reply
  6. Dave Fagen says

    July 13, 2022 at 9:01 am

    Mike, Do you know whether or not your book will be available on Kindle? And if not, or if you don’t know, if there’s anything you can do to make sure it’s available on Kindle, that would be appreciated.

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      July 13, 2022 at 10:41 am

      You can already pre-order it on Kindle Dave.

      https://www.amazon.com/Billion-Years-Escape-Highest-Scientology-ebook/dp/B09RX3MVQD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PVC1H54OF2VS&keywords=A+billion+years+mike+rinder&qid=1657723274&sprefix=a+billion+years+mike+rinder%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1

      Reply
  7. Patricia says

    July 13, 2022 at 8:14 am

    Ordered a hard copy straight away. I know it will be riveting. Thanks for sharing the truth with the world, May God Bless You.

    Reply
  8. safetyguy says

    July 13, 2022 at 7:07 am

    I am now waiting for The “church” reply. I think we all know they will simply have to reply. I did a little looking this morning but nothing yet. I surely hope we can make comments on the article when it comes out. I’m sure some of us here will post some really good ones.

    And, Mike, we have all seen that you are a strong man. Keep up the good work! You can do this. The ones of us who were never in and just worry about the people who are in can’t tell the story form the perspective that you can. I truly think the corn cob will be shaking in his booties (not a mistake) when he reads this. (And it makes me laugh.) What a great day!

    Reply
    • Loreli says

      July 14, 2022 at 9:49 am

      I sure hope there is the full story that leaves them shaking in their boots but more importantly I hope it will fill in more gaps not addressed that so many ex-members and ex-staff have been eager to know in their recovery. I myself have had all my questions answered directly by just asking Mike but others still want details like the who, what, where of attacks on the CO$ detractors. My fingers are crossed that Mr.Rinder delivers as effectively as he has in the past to blow the whole truth wide open!

      Reply
  9. Claudio Lugli says

    July 13, 2022 at 4:59 am

    Grande! I can’t wait for it! I am sure DM will send his goons even on Mars to try to sabotage the release…. Well we have a saying here in Italy that fit the situation DM is in: “you wanted the bike? Great now ride!”

    Reply
  10. Smoore says

    July 13, 2022 at 12:52 am

    Congratulations! I have pre-ordered your book and can’t wait to read it!

    Reply
  11. otherles says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:15 pm

    Mike, I look forward to reading your book.

    As I’ve said: Mental Chains Are Stronger Than Steel.

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/72813079@N00/52212840171/in/dateposted-public/

    Reply
  12. Mark Kamran says

    July 12, 2022 at 9:28 pm

    Good job Mike, this book shall give insider perspective …

    For US social, political and business leaders an eye opening, how 2nd amendment is misused to deprived American Civil and human rights in their homeland.

    A business of .Mental Slavery, by taking postion against University scholars, Psychiatrist, psychologists, reporters , judges and FBI

    Keep it up Mike,looking forward for an ebook version.

    Reply
  13. Mat Pesch says

    July 12, 2022 at 8:53 pm

    Fantastic! Light continues to shine onto Scientology’s darkness.

    Reply
  14. Jeff Jin says

    July 12, 2022 at 8:18 pm

    David miscavige is writing a book on himself. Epic sales worldwide predicted. (cob, you don’t have the balls, you twit.! ha3!.)

    Reply
    • T-rabbitt07 says

      July 13, 2022 at 8:37 pm

      No way that runt can handle what’s coming to him!🤡😜

      Reply
  15. Richard says

    July 12, 2022 at 8:06 pm

    Great title and subtitle, a real attention getter!

    Reply
  16. GL says

    July 12, 2022 at 7:54 pm

    Can’t wait to see the confected screams of outrage and “hard hitting” rebuttals (read the same tired and hoary bullshit and filth) from the now toothless yapping and scared piddling in the purse from the tiny sized mutt that is $camalotofmoneyology. I can also picture the latest barrel of scotch that Dwunkendwarfer Miseryguts is swimming in beginning to boil as his fear turns to anger.

    Reply
  17. Cayden says

    July 12, 2022 at 7:42 pm

    Congrats! Can’t wait to read it. Good timing too. Interest in Scientology will be at a peak in October with all the legal action.
    I’m still working on my book. My book will be like no other and very very explosive. So look out OSA. I’m loving how these bullies who gaslighted everyone for so long are now being exposed.
    Truth wins.

    Reply
  18. Chris Shugart says

    July 12, 2022 at 7:35 pm

    Don’t take this the wrong way, Mike, but it’s about freakin’ time. In this bold new age of post-cult defectors and escapees, it seems like every former Scientologist and his dog have written a book about their experiences. So I hope that your book raises the bar of this astounding phenomenon and inspires a new generation of insiders and whistle-blowers whose time may have come.

    Reply
  19. Marie guerin says

    July 12, 2022 at 7:17 pm

    Pre ordered .
    I hope writing this book was a positive experience , it couldn’t totally easy .

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      July 12, 2022 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you.

      YEs, it was. I talk about it in the Epilogue

      Reply
      • Loreli says

        July 14, 2022 at 10:13 am

        Good for you Mike! We all aid each other in our individual recovery in some way by getting to that inner layer of the untold truth! There is a need for healing for so many that served in the CO$ as staff, sea org and public defenders turned detractors. I have always found you candid and hope you dug deep to have all questions answered! Best Wishes as ever my friend!

        Reply
  20. Cece says

    July 12, 2022 at 6:32 pm

    Congratulations and thank you.
    It’s gotta be therapeutic for you and it will be encouraging for anyone else finding themselves in the midst of a dangerous mind altering belief.
    Proff that with a lot of hard work one can regain the self worth we all need to be healthy and feel whole.
    I hope your disconnected family read it.
    I’m looking forward to the audio version.

    Reply
  21. Reinhard Weixler says

    July 12, 2022 at 6:31 pm

    Alles Gute! Viel Erfolg! herzliche Grüße!

    Reply
  22. Briget says

    July 12, 2022 at 6:15 pm

    I went straight to Amazon to preorder, THEN came back to read the comments! So glad you wrote it all out, Mike, and I’m looking forward to reading it!

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      July 12, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  23. Ammo Alamo says

    July 12, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    Thank you, Mike, and best wishes for much success at sales of your book. I have read almost all the other Scilon-leaving books, and I’ll be reading yours soon as I can. I hope it contains lots of gritty bits so far unrevealed in your various blogs and interviews.

    But I wonder, albeit tongue in cheek – will the contents of your book finally appease Gerry Armstrong?

    Reply
    • Xenos says

      July 13, 2022 at 6:56 am

      Looking at buying one, is their one you enjoyed more than the others ?

      Thinking of reading a piece of blue sky (or the book with a similar title)

      Reply
      • Ammo Alamo says

        July 13, 2022 at 12:32 pm

        The two foundational investigative books about Hubbard himself are the recent revised version of Jon Atack’s ‘Let’s Sell These People A Piece Of Blue Sky’, and Russell Miller’s ‘Bare Faced Messiah.’

        For a quick overview, google ‘The Anderson Report, Board of Inquiry into Scientology,’ and read ‘The Prefatory Note’, a one-page condemnation of Hubbard and Scientology. It uses somewhat over-the-top language, but as one learns more and more about the abuses within Scientology it seems The Anderson Report got it exactly right way back in 1965.

        Mike Rinder’s blog has his own reading recommendations in no particular order, shown below, with some of my own additions. There are other books, this list is not complete.

        Troublemaker – Leah Remini
        Ruthless – Ron Miscavige
        Going Clear – Lawrence Wright
        Counterfeit Dreams – Jeff Hawkins
        Blown For Good – Marc Headley
        Abuse at the Top – Amy Scobee
        Unbreakable Miss Lovely – Tony Ortega
        The Church of Fear – John Sweeney
        Fair Game – Steve Cannane
        The Truth Rundown – Joe Childs and Tom Tobin
        Jenna Miscavige – Beyond Belief
        Robert Dam
        Margery Wakefield
        Nancy Many
        Janis Gillham Grady (2 books)
        Deceived – Bonnie Woods

        and the Time Magazine article ‘The Thriving Cult of Greed and Power’ from May 6, 1991.

        Cult info:
        Robert Jay Lifton M.D. – Eight Criteria for Thought Reform
        Steven Hassan – The BITE Model

        I once found a website called ‘Chronology of Publications on Scientology’ which included books and articles dating all the way back to 1950, including titles like ‘From Science-fiction to Fiction-science’, ‘Have You Ever Been A Boo-Hoo?’, ‘Scientology – Menace to Mental Health’, ‘Scientology can drive you out of your mind’, ‘Agents Search Scientology Offices for U.S. Documents’, ‘Scientologists Plotted to Frame a Critic as a Criminal’, ‘Scientologists Convicted’, ‘Scientologists’ Matriarch Surrenders ‘, and ‘Scientology’s bizarre manual of dirty tricks’, plus many others similar to these.

        I would avoid Janet Reitman’s book on principle, since much of it is reportedly a not-very-accurate mish-mash of the work of Jon Atack. I also avoid anything by New Religion academics who refuse to interview critics and ex-Scientologists.

        …and of course Mike’s new book is soon to be available and almost sure to be one of the best.

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        • Xenos says

          July 14, 2022 at 3:47 am

          That was a detailed response, thank you for taking the time and effort to answer. Much appreciated

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  24. xTeamXenu75to03chuckbeatty says

    July 12, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    The Yo Yo on LRH’s lines tells his story.

    Mike, I asked you once, but when you went to the RPF I think in 1982, it was in the weekly report to LRH, and he disparagingly said, I quote from memory but this is pretty close “….was a Yo Yo on my lines…..” which I believe in reference to how when you were holding Watch Messenger, you were a “yo yo” meaning he had to send you back a second time to get compliance or the info he wanted.

    Yo Yo’s would be messengers who bounced back and had to be sent out again on the same order, I guess.

    —————————-

    When I was doing the research for the routing forms project, I read all the final years of traffic, and then later when I was in INCOMM I read all that LRH traffic, and when I was in ASI, I read all that traffic.

    LRH from the 1975 onwards years until he died, would write when he got sent his weekly reports or when he asked to be updated. That whole final decade of reports he got, his replies had his comments, and his comments when execs, like you, got busted (usually to something he’d ordered and was pissed about, and then the powers that be above the person to be busted would decide to scapegoat the person to be busted to comply with the Hubbard displeasure reply), and then when the person was sent to the RPF and the compliance went to LRH that that was how the other upper people told LRH the “situation” was being handled, then that’s how LRH would send his come back comments, for example then LRH would say, “Vaughn was a bad writer”, “Mike was always a Yo Yo on my lines”, or something similar.

    After the person who LRH had priorly praised and appeciated, once that person was busted and LRH was told that that person blew or wanted to route out, or was RPFed, then LRH would pile on some disdain on them.

    Anyways, this is a detail only those who read all the durned LRH traffic and LRH’s replies, and LRH’s reaction comments, and studied the week by week sequence of the LRH traffic got to read and ponder.

    LRH wrote Scientology in such a way never to condemn himself, but always to condemn all who were left holding Hubbard’s bag of quackery which no one can make really work and benefit humanity.

    Scientology is a losing battle quackery empire that blames the staff and followers when the quackery fails.

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  25. xTeamXenu75to03chuckbeatty says

    July 12, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    Congratulations.

    I look forward to dissecting it.

    I hope you go into OSA issues/LRH orders in detail.

    I’m glad a major publisher is fronting you.

    I fear though, that legal fears on their part might prevent free printing of the LRH raw writings that do still need to be risen up to being widely taken into consideration.

    You were OSA’s boss for a decade or more, off and on, and kind of like the ex Director of CIA/FBI of Scientology writing your book.

    Thus, the LRH writings to Scientology’s CIA/FBI do need a lot of listing out, quoting Hubbard, showing he’s the guy.

    Your site for years has ample LRH straight issue quoting.

    But a book, by a major publisher, I hope includes a good amount of LRH issues quoting, because one thing I think all should remember, that Scientology was LRH’s baby. The damage all concerned have suffered comes from Hubbard’s pen, mostly. So quoting the great Hubbard, tracing back the suffering to him, is right.

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  26. Scooter says

    July 12, 2022 at 5:13 pm

    What great news to start the day with!!!
    I’m in awe of you that you’ve managed to fit this in around being a husband, dad AND kult-buster. Big pat on the back, mate. Looking forward to getting and reading it – and getting a second copy to loan out to my kids.

    Reply
  27. Jack Gillen says

    July 12, 2022 at 5:03 pm

    THE POWER TO BREAK FREE! shattering suppression and becoming a true OT

    Reply
  28. grisianfarce says

    July 12, 2022 at 4:37 pm

    That’s brilliant! I look forward to reading it, and hopefully sales will boom in Clearwater.

    Reply
  29. Glenn says

    July 12, 2022 at 4:22 pm

    Hip, hip, hurray!
    Hip, hip, hurray!
    Hip, hip, hurray!

    Very well done my friend.

    Bought it just now and can’t wait to read it.

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      July 12, 2022 at 4:45 pm

      Thanks so much Glenn!

      Reply
  30. Peridot says

    July 12, 2022 at 4:12 pm

    Mucho fantastico!

    Reply
  31. Revolted says

    July 12, 2022 at 3:49 pm

    Now if, when the book is out, you could set up a table right across from Flag with a BIG sign and sit there to sign copies! If you do, I will fly to Florida and get in line!!

    Reply
    • Fred G. Haseney says

      July 13, 2022 at 8:41 am

      Can you imagine, Revolted, if all of Mike’s followers converged at once on Clearwater for that event?

      Reply
  32. Kims phone says

    July 12, 2022 at 3:36 pm

    Yes!! So exciting. I think I will pre-order and also wait for the audio. Can. Not. Wait!

    Reply
  33. safetyguy says

    July 12, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    Hmmm this is one I have to buy. This could be really good.

    Thanks for writing it.

    Reply
  34. pluvo says

    July 12, 2022 at 3:09 pm

    Such great news! I’m looking so much forward to read your book, Mike.

    The word is getting out, e.g. :”Ex-Scientologist Mike Rinder Has Memoir Out in September”

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-12/ex-scientologist-mike-rinder-has-memoir-out-in-september

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  35. Scientology L Ron Hubbard says

    July 12, 2022 at 2:07 pm

    Nice, Nice! Beautiful news.

    https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-religion-scientology-d63f8ddc5704a599219f1a9e69d1b8ec

    Reply
  36. Marney says

    July 12, 2022 at 2:00 pm

    Congratulations! This is such exciting news. I immediately pre-ordered it from Amazon. September 27th can’t come fast enough.

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      July 12, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
    • Peggy L says

      July 12, 2022 at 6:26 pm

      I pre-ordered from Amazon too 🙂 Can’t wait.

      Reply
      • Mike Rinder says

        July 12, 2022 at 7:13 pm

        Thanks Peggy

        Reply
  37. PlanetshipT says

    July 12, 2022 at 1:40 pm

    Great news Mike, I’m looking forward to the read!

    Reply
  38. Lily R says

    July 12, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    Mike, I just pre-ordered your book from my local independent bookstore. May my order be one of many.
    I had Googled how to preorder it and found tons of newspapers and outlets had released the news that your book was coming out.
    The world knows it’s coming. I’m so excited.
    Thank you for making my dreams come true and finding time to write the book that was inside of you.

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      July 12, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  39. Peggy L says

    July 12, 2022 at 1:13 pm

    Congratulations! Looking forward to reading it, oh, and can’t quit smiling just thinking about the melt down DM if probably having right now.

    Reply
    • Richard says

      July 12, 2022 at 8:16 pm

      I wonder who had to deliver the news to DM that “Rinder wrote a book”. Maybe they drew straws, short straw goes in.

      Reply
      • Peggy L says

        July 13, 2022 at 7:07 am

        I know Richard!! I just can’t stop smiling thinking about the explosion. I also hope they make a movie about this book – HA! I hope they get that screamer guy with the crazy hair to play DM. This is just so sweet.

        Reply
        • Richard says

          July 13, 2022 at 9:44 am

          No doubt DM had someone pre order the book for him. Good bedtime reading for him reflecting on the good old days when Mike was around and he wasn’t in so much deep s**t. The audio version might be a bit annoying.

          Reply
  40. Linear13 says

    July 12, 2022 at 12:40 pm

    Can’t wait! I drive long distances to work and love to listen to audiobooks. It will be great hearing this story narrated by Mike.

    Reply
  41. koki says

    July 12, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    I will read this.
    In LRHs Bulgravia .
    Thanks!

    Reply
  42. Nicole says

    July 12, 2022 at 12:27 pm

    I just pre-ordered it!

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      July 12, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  43. Dan Koon says

    July 12, 2022 at 12:22 pm

    Wow, Mike. Super proud of you!

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      July 12, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      Thank you my friend. Hoping it will be at least 10% as successful as Mariette’s books!

      Reply
  44. Jacob says

    July 12, 2022 at 12:13 pm

    So exciting! I look forward to reading your story! Will you also narrate an audiobook version? I’d love to hear you narrate your own story!

    Also, will you be signing any autographed copies? I’d gladly pay extra for a copy to be signed by you!

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      July 12, 2022 at 1:51 pm

      I am doing the audiobook recording over the next 10 days.

      Don’t really know yet about autographed copies…

      Reply
  45. Maria mc says

    July 12, 2022 at 12:12 pm

    Congrats Mike!!!! I am looking forward to reading this one! Im sure it took alot of courage to write this book. I bet our favourite little dictator is shaking in his platform boots

    Reply
  46. Cavalier says

    July 12, 2022 at 12:06 pm

    For me, this is going to be a must-read.
    Looking forward to it.

    Reply
  47. Jens TINGLEFF says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:57 am

    Pre-ordered.

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      July 12, 2022 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  48. Anne Hill says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:48 am

    Mike, this is fantastic! I know how much work this takes — and how much it takes out of you. I’m so excited for you. Congratulations!

    Reply
  49. Dr. Strabismus of Utrecht says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:47 am

    Hooray! At last! 😁

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      July 12, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      🙂

      Reply
      • Dr. Strabismus of Utrecht says

        July 12, 2022 at 2:30 pm

        😀😁😀😁

        Reply
  50. James LaPaz says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:43 am

    Awesome, I’m looking forward to your memoir.

    Reply
  51. Mary Kahn says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:26 am

    Bravo Mike 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    What a journey!
    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
    You have saved and continue to save lives.
    I have Nothing but respect.
    💖💖💖💖💖

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  52. Cynthia Ejiogu says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:24 am

    Done and bought! I pre ordered for kindle! I have been waiting for this book since I saw you on the show! Good work! I know this has been a hard project for you emotionally. Keep up your best revenge living a great life with wife and kids!

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    • Mike Rinder says

      July 12, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  53. Neil Sarfati says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:14 am

    Mike,
    How fantastic. I feel like a very proud uncle.

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    • Mike Rinder says

      July 12, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks Uncle Neil!

      Reply
  54. Pam says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:08 am

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  55. Free Minds, Free Hearts says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:00 am

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Hooray!

    Reply
  56. Fred G. Haseney says

    July 12, 2022 at 10:57 am

    I sense a best-seller in your near future, Mike. Well done!

    Reply
  57. Doug Sprinkle says

    July 12, 2022 at 10:47 am

    That’s great Mike. Look forward to either reading or listening to it

    Reply
  58. Lena says

    July 12, 2022 at 10:46 am

    Congratulations!!
    With Love from Germany

    Reply
  59. Mick Roberts says

    July 12, 2022 at 10:45 am

    Very happy to hear about this. Can’t wait to read this when it comes out!

    Reply
  60. Newcomer says

    July 12, 2022 at 10:34 am

    Nice work Mike! I can’t wait to get into the read.

    Yo Dave,
    I recommend you get it and read it, we know you will. But ya better git yer whippin stalls ready good buddy cause we’re thinkin that each page will be cause fer another plebe to do some dumpster divin ….. and scrubbin!
    And best to up yer scotch supply now. Ya don’t want any shortages when you’re in the middle of a chapter.
    Yer buddy,
    Mr OH TEA ATE (reconstituted into an ESS PEE)

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    • Mary Kahn says

      July 12, 2022 at 11:29 am

      I see you are still doing well Cooper. Nice to see you here. I’ve missed your letters to dave. Classic.
      Hope you and yours are thriving as usual. 💖

      Reply

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