Journey Without Distance : The Story Behind a Course in Miracles

by Robert Skutch

With more than 1.5 million copies in print, A Course in Miracles is one of the most popular texts for self-actualization. A self-study course designed to help change one'¬?s perceptions, A Course in Miracles was recorded over a seven-year period by Dr. Helen Schucman, a highly respected research psychologist who heard a "voice" dictating the material to her. In JOURNEY WITHOUT DISTANCE, Robert Skutch, director of the Foundation for Inner Peace, publishers of A Course in Miracles , recounts the inspirational story of how the book came to be. What was Helen Schucman really like? Why was she chosen to receive the material? What roles did other people play in this fantastic journey? Based on firsthand accounts told to the author, JOURNEY WITHOUT DISTANCE is a suspenseful and dramatic story that will fascinate the millions of people who have read A Course in Miracles and captivate those who have not yet opened its pages.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Biography

135 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Janetkc7wvy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not really sure how I feel about this book. It is the story of how Helen Schucman was inspired to write the papers that became "A course in Miracles. Her growing up was really sad to me. It seems she had very little contact with her parents especially her father. She was seeking religion all her life and latched on to others beliefs but had none of her own. Apparently voices spoke to her and she wrote down what they said. To me this is bordering on Schizophrenia but it appears the stories she tells and things she wrote were uplifting and worth taking a look at. I do want to read "A Course in Miracles".

[Marie-Clare · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story behind the creation and development of A Course In Miracles.

[Karin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written, not too long. Interesting how Helen didn't use or like the books she scribed to help improve her own life.

[Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well written book that describes how "A Course in Miracles" came to life. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in ACIM.

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fast, engaging read for anyone involved in making A Course in Miracles a direction in their lives. It answers the 'how did the manuscript come about' questions in a succinct fashion.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting background to the Course in Miracles