Embark on a captivating journey with "Commodore’s Messenger: Riding Out the Storms," the second installment in the extraordinary adventures of Janis Gillham Grady. As a long-time insider and survivor, Janis offers an unparalleled glimpse into the world of Scientology, serving as a personal assistant, or "Commodore’s Messenger," to the elusive founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Her narrative stands out for its meticulous detail, accuracy, and depth of insight, providing a unique perspective from the heart of the Scientology movement.
Janis was born into Scientology "royalty" in Australia, the youngest child of Peter F. Gillham, the founder of the internationally recognized brand Natural Vitality, known for products like Natural Calm and Calmag. Her mother, Yvonne Gillham-Jentzsch, founded the Church of Scientology’s Celebrity Centre, and her stepfather, Heber Jentzsch, served as the President of the Church of Scientology International and its primary spokesman for many years. This book continues from where Book One concluded, with Janis at age 14, alongside her siblings Peter and Terri, as members of Scientology’s inner core, the Sea Organization.
Aboard the Scientology ship Apollo, Janis was one of the first four personal messengers to L. Ron Hubbard. She witnessed firsthand the ship's voyages between Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, and was privy to Hubbard’s efforts to align Scientology with the Moroccan government amidst political turmoil. As the Apollo faced increasing port denials, Hubbard navigated to the Caribbean, encountering challenges from the U.S. State Department, FBI, Interpol, and other agencies. This gripping narrative spans from October 1970 to October 1975, culminating in the relocation of Scientology headquarters from Hubbard's yacht to land in the United States.
"Commodore’s Messenger: Riding Out the Storms" is the second volume in a trilogy that chronicles Janis Grady’s epic journey and the enigmatic history of Scientology’s Sea Organization.