Journey Without Distance: The Story Behind a Course in Miracles

JOURNEY WITHOUT DISTANCE is the long-awaited book that recounts the inspirational story of how A COURSE IN MIRACLES came to be. Written by Robert Skutch, co-founder and director of the Foundation for Inner Peace, publishers of the Course, it takes the reader on a fascinating journey that spans more than seventy years.
A COURSE IN MIRACLES is a three-volume set of books, a self-study course designed to help change one’s perceptions. It was taken down over a seven year period by Dr. Helen Schucman, a highly respected research psychologist, who heard a “voice” dictating the material to her. Throughout the entire project she was given assistance and support by Dr. William N. Thetford, the head of the Psychology Department in which she worked. As of the spring of 1984, the Course has over 160,000 copies in print, and is currently in its twelfth printing.
What was Helen Schucman really like? Why did the material come through her? What part did Bill Thetford have in bringing this material to fruition? These and other questions integral to the telling of the story are vividly answered in this suspense filled and dramatic account told by Mr. Skutch who knew all those involved personally, and who was told the details by the principals themselves.
This is a book that will be eagerly read not only by those who are familiar with the Course, but by all who are fascinated by an extraordinary true story.