"The only book to examine the origins of Scientology's current leader, RUTHLESS tells the revealing story of David Miscavige's childhood and his path to the head seat of the Church of Scientology told through the eyes of his father. Ron Miscavige's personal, heartfelt story is a riveting insider's look at life within the world of Scientology,"--Amazon.com.

Beginnings -- Life in the coal region -- Music and the Marines -- Starting a family -- A marriage made in hell -- David's miracle -- Getting in deeper -- David goes to England -- England, again -- Leaving home -- Climbing the ladder -- The worst month of my life -- Life in the Sea Org -- Frankenstein's monster -- The hole -- Assessing my son -- Enough is enough -- Back in the real world -- A final gesture -- "If he dies, he dies. Don't intervene." -- Decompressing -- David does not give up easily -- The con that is Scientology today -- Now what? -- A final word.