Scientology Leader David Miscavige's Father To Write Tell-All Book

There are dysfunctional families, and then there are those who write tell-all books. 

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Ronald Miscavige Sr., the father of Scientology leader David Miscavige has inked a deal with St. Martin’s Press to write a memoir titled If He Dies, He Dies. 

The title is a reference to David's alleged total lack of concern for his father's health. Reportedly, an investigator hired to watch Ronald called the church leader at one point, claiming he witnessed his father in what appeared to be the throes of a heart attack. According to a Los Angeles Times article from April, David simply told the investigator in response, "If he dies, he dies." 

David, who was brought up as a Catholic before his family joined the Church of Scientology the late 60s, has been the head of the controversial religion since its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, died in 1986.

 Over the years, Scientology has come under fire with harrowing claims made by former members. Alex Gibney's recent documentary, "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief" only scratches the surfaces when it comes to allegations of human rights violations, fraud and even murder that was perpetrated by its members. 

Of course, his father isn't the only family member David Miscavige has issues with. His wife, Shelly Miscavige, disappeared in June 2006 and has not been seen publicly since August 2007 (actress Leah Remini filed a missing persons report after she left the church in 2013, however, police closed the case when they had a face-to-face meeting with Shelly). To this day, Shelly's whereabouts are still a public mystery, but the church claims the notion she's being held against her will is a "conspiracy theory."

Meanwhile, David's niece Jenna Miscavige Hill also penned a tell-all book in 2013, titled Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape,  claiming that her experience growing up in the church was "mentally and at times physically abusive."

The publication date for If He Dies, He Dies has yet to be released. 

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