Today marks the one year anniversary of the publication of A Billion Years.
It has been quite a year. It began last September with a media blitz, some wonderful reviews, huge public support and scientology’s desperate efforts to stop and then discredit the book and me. Things have continued apace all the way to now — A Billion Years has been the number one bestselling book in the scientology category on Amazon every week since, with the exception of one week when Liz Gale’s new book took that spot. I am happy to say that none of Hubbard’s books even crack the top 5 in the category EVER. Troublemaker, Going Clear, Ruthless and other exposes round out the top 10 most weeks.
I’m happy to announce today that the paperback edition is now scheduled for release and can be pre-ordered on Amazon already.
The paper back edition contains a new Afterword — updating on events over the last year in detail.
To celebrate, Christie and I will be doing a live Q&A on YouTube tonight and we will be giving away 5 signed editions of the hardback.
Join us on my YouTube channel at 7pm EDT, and if you have not done so already, please subscribe.
The more I learn about both you and Christie the more I respect you both. You are the definition of a power couple as well as unconditional love. You are both strong, smart, and caring people who put eachother and your children above yourself.
I watched this with a friend and they said
“They show that pain doesn’t make people; it’s love that makes people. The pain is inconsequential; it’s love that saves them.” I couldn’t help but agree with that. After all the pain you both went through you now have love that heals that.
I also think it’s really sweet how you adore Christie. You seem to really love and care for her.
I really enjoy rewatching these livestreams. They are far more entertaining and enjoyable without ASL. Just in general better than ASL. Just lovely to listen to you both.
I find it cute that whenever Christie compliments Mike in any way. That he blushes. In any of these videos thatvyou are together in the love is undoubtedly there. Also on a somewhat side note Christie is absolutely gorgeous. You are a lucky man Mike to have Christie.
I honestly think this might have been on my favorite live streams of yours or just in general. It was entertaining, fun, and interesting. But to be fair I loved all the live streams that you did with Christie as well as the ones you did Marc and Claire because of your friendship and how it is like family.
But this one was just nice to watch and listen to. I think it’s because of how both you and Christie get along so well. I have always liked to see people happy with their partners. And this live stream showed alot of happiness and love between both of you. I see why you both are together because of that. I think it’s just generally nice to see after knowing that Scientology does not allow unconditional love. But you both after going through the hell that is Scientology (and the Scientology harassment and lies as well as the SPTV lies) that you both love eachother unconditionally.Chistie is lucky to have you I am sure she knows that and You are very lucky to have Christie in your life.
Nothing succeeds like success. Haha, as even Hubbard once wrote – “splurge on it.”
Happy for your Mike, quite an effort and with a great partner right beside you, Christie.
C.O.N.G.R.A.T.U.L.A.T.I.O.N.S.
Mike, congratulations and a monumental achievement. Telling your story I’m sure put you through a mental obstacle course. So glad it’s been so well received.
It’s been a remarkable year. It all started in September of last year with a media frenzy, some excellent reviews, a ton of public support, and the Digital Marketing Agency frantic attempts to halt and afterwards discredit the book and myself.
Mike, this was difficult book to read. I still haven’t finished my copy.
Congratulations Mike on your first year of “A Billion Years.” I’m sure this last year has been way better than any billion years you would have spent in the cult.
I am so proud to call you my good friend.
Thanks to sp TV I feel like I know you all! I listened to your book on audio and join you on YouTube often! I’m so happy things are going well for you and your family. Celebrate this and every moment. You deserve every happiness!
Congratulations! You were my first audiobook I purchased with my audible subscription. Well done.