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Research and Discovery Series Volumes
Scientology Books
October 13, 2012    
I really actually like the R & D Series because especially the earlier ones have a lot of data that is not published in any lectures — because the sound was not good enough for DM. I used the tech LRH gives in here about Group Dianetics to create Scientology-cult.com to start running out the group engram of DM. It is easy to do and really fun, and as is now plain to see GROUP DIANETICS WORKS like a hot bomb!
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Reviewed by Thoughtful November 09, 2012
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I love these books

I really actually like the R & D Series because especially the earlier ones have a lot of data that is not published in any lectures — because the sound was not good enough for DM. I used the tech LRH gives in here about Group Dianetics to create Scientology-cult.com to start running out the group engram of DM. It is easy to do and really fun, and as is now plain to see GROUP DIANETICS WORKS like a hot bomb!

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Pros and Cons (optional)

Pros
Contains data that is no where else, like Group Dianetics. Also contains really cool stuff from the period, like photos, cables, letters, etc.
Cons
Insanely heavy. Some of the handy margin notes seem kind of random.

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Written by Karen B
November 11, 2012
I remember it having some pretty powerful lectures on the subject of education!
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