War of words over Cruise's 'dyslexia cure'

Tom Cruise has upset members of the dyslexia community by claiming in an interview that Scientology had cured his dyslexia.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2003 - 11:54

Tom Cruise has upset members of the dyslexia community by claiming in an interview that Scientology had cured his dyslexia.

Cruise, who is a founder of the Scientology-based Hollywood Education and Literacy Project, told People magazine that after he read The Basic Study Manual by L Ron Hubbard, his dyslexia disappeared.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: Cruise Person: Tom Cruise Person: L Ron Hubbard Person: J Thomas Viall Organisation: Scientology Organisation: Hollywood Education and Literacy Project Organisation: International Dyslexia Association

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