--- product_id: 385679384 title: "A Course in Miracles: Based On The Original Handwritten Notes Of Helen Schucman--Complete & Annotated Edition [paperback] Helen Schucman [Jun 17, 2021]" price: "₹ 2970" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/385679384-a-course-in-miracles-based-on-the-original-handwritten-notes store_origin: IN region: India --- # A Course in Miracles: Based On The Original Handwritten Notes Of Helen Schucman--Complete & Annotated Edition [paperback] Helen Schucman [Jun 17, 2021] **Price:** ₹ 2970 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Course in Miracles: Based On The Original Handwritten Notes Of Helen Schucman--Complete & Annotated Edition [paperback] Helen Schucman [Jun 17, 2021] - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 2970 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/385679384-a-course-in-miracles-based-on-the-original-handwritten-notes) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NOTE: There is a revised edition now in hardback available here: https://www.desertcart.com/dp/1886602441 In 1965, Dr. Helen Schucman heard an inner voice that would spark the writing of a modern spiritual classic: “This is a course in miracles. Please take notes.” Officially published in 1976, A Course in Miracles has profoundly impacted the lives of millions of students around the globe and continues to grow in popularity each year. What many students don’t know, however, is that Helen’s original handwritten notes for the Course - which have remained hidden for decades - contain approximately 45,000 words that are not included in the original book. For almost ten years, Course scholar Robert Perry and his colleagues at the Circle of Atonement worked to carefully transcribe these notes and the result is a new version of A Course in Miracles that - for the first time - contains the source material in its entirety. Within this Complete and Annotated (CE) edition, you will not only experience the Course’s wisdom exactly as Dr. Schucman recorded it, but you will also find extensive footnotes that clarify challenging passages plus an appendix of 33 cameo essays that outline ways to apply these teachings in everyday life. An important milestone in the history of A Course in Miracles, the CE edition is a valuable resource for generations of current and future students of this true spiritual masterpiece. Review: Interesting study aid - I already know very well, the 3rd edition from the Foundation for Inner Peace. I have also knwon the urtext existed and had glanced at bits of it once. This version, which is closer to being an original before the many revisions into more formal and poetic language, is very interesting. The more I read it, the more different it seems from the 3rd edition. For instance, there are many notes inbetween the lines of the Course. These notes seem to be Helens imbedded notes, most of which seem to be Jesus adding his commentary on what is already his own dictation. There are also 30 essays in the back, that I dont think most ACIM students have ever read. These essays reveal more about Helen and her interactions with Jesus. And there footnotes on almost every page on what bible verses the lines in the Course is referring to. I find this also fascination, given that most students prefer to think of the ACIM as some sort of New Age text, rather than a christian text. The Course itself seems to teach that it is Jesus giving the correct interpretations on a religion that has been misinterpreted because of the ego. In this sense, the Course is "christian" and is correcting misinterpretations on christianity. I find this version to be more grounded in guiding us in this world in how to have miracles in our daily lives. The whole book feels more like a psychology workbook. I think this is good. For anyone thinking about reading the Course, or is struggling with the text, I highly recommend that you flip around to interesting titles and sections that appeal to you. The Course is a complete thought system, and understanding any chunk of it, will have you understand most of it. I think the Course should not be read in order, in fact I have always hated chapter one, and have always thought of it as an awkward chapter, when the real content seems to start in the section of the atonement and the undoing of fear. The Course says to read the book in a certain order, and do the lessons once a day. I completely dont do this. I read multiple lessons in one reading, especially the prayers and affirmations in the workbook. I read different titles and sections. Again, some part are easier to read than others, and the book doesn't necessary start of easy or get harder as you progress. Many sections towards the end of the main text or just as easy to understand as some chapters near the beginning. The more you flip around, the smaller the book will seem to you. I think most student s would benefit from reading the 3rd edition first, as this addition seems to be more of notes and commentary on the Course. since its a Course on the Course, it could technically be deemed as a "meta-course" on A Course In Miracles. Review: Excellent - For students of ACIM, one frequent question is “Which edition should I read?”. The “complete and annotated edition” is excellent due to: 1) addition of cameos that help show the principles unfolding in everyday life (mainly specific examples from the lives of Helen Schucman and Bill Thetford); 2) Many useful explanations,elaborations and references in yhe numerous footnotes; 3) Closer adherence to the words as originally transcribed in Helen Schucman’s dictations from Jesus (as contrasted with later editorial decisions to delete sections and change wording). The chief editor brings around 40 years of acim study to the task. The only drawback is the thinness/fragility of the paper. Thicker paper would be hardier. However, the book is already heavy and close the 2000 pages, and a book with “sturdy” paper would probably require a professional weight-lifter to move it. So, can see why the publishers chose parchment-thin paper. ## Features - First four chapters of the Text restore material lost in editing - Material is now presented in its original form - Material has been restored to its original order - Extensive footnotes have been included - Thirty-three cameo essays included that comment on personal guidance given to the scribes (Helen Schucman and William Thetford) - Cameo essays clarify the application of Course principles to the lives of all students - Material that never made it out of Helen's notebooks is included - All original emphasis of words is retained, illuminating the meaning - Most of the Text section titles and many of the Text section divisions are new - Documentation (and often explanation) of editing changes ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #281,294 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,428 Reviews | ## Images ![A Course in Miracles: Based On The Original Handwritten Notes Of Helen Schucman--Complete & Annotated Edition [paperback] Helen Schucman [Jun 17, 2021] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nboG3xpKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting study aid *by N***S on March 21, 2022* I already know very well, the 3rd edition from the Foundation for Inner Peace. I have also knwon the urtext existed and had glanced at bits of it once. This version, which is closer to being an original before the many revisions into more formal and poetic language, is very interesting. The more I read it, the more different it seems from the 3rd edition. For instance, there are many notes inbetween the lines of the Course. These notes seem to be Helens imbedded notes, most of which seem to be Jesus adding his commentary on what is already his own dictation. There are also 30 essays in the back, that I dont think most ACIM students have ever read. These essays reveal more about Helen and her interactions with Jesus. And there footnotes on almost every page on what bible verses the lines in the Course is referring to. I find this also fascination, given that most students prefer to think of the ACIM as some sort of New Age text, rather than a christian text. The Course itself seems to teach that it is Jesus giving the correct interpretations on a religion that has been misinterpreted because of the ego. In this sense, the Course is "christian" and is correcting misinterpretations on christianity. I find this version to be more grounded in guiding us in this world in how to have miracles in our daily lives. The whole book feels more like a psychology workbook. I think this is good. For anyone thinking about reading the Course, or is struggling with the text, I highly recommend that you flip around to interesting titles and sections that appeal to you. The Course is a complete thought system, and understanding any chunk of it, will have you understand most of it. I think the Course should not be read in order, in fact I have always hated chapter one, and have always thought of it as an awkward chapter, when the real content seems to start in the section of the atonement and the undoing of fear. The Course says to read the book in a certain order, and do the lessons once a day. I completely dont do this. I read multiple lessons in one reading, especially the prayers and affirmations in the workbook. I read different titles and sections. Again, some part are easier to read than others, and the book doesn't necessary start of easy or get harder as you progress. Many sections towards the end of the main text or just as easy to understand as some chapters near the beginning. The more you flip around, the smaller the book will seem to you. I think most student s would benefit from reading the 3rd edition first, as this addition seems to be more of notes and commentary on the Course. since its a Course on the Course, it could technically be deemed as a "meta-course" on A Course In Miracles. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by H***N on March 9, 2026* For students of ACIM, one frequent question is “Which edition should I read?”. The “complete and annotated edition” is excellent due to: 1) addition of cameos that help show the principles unfolding in everyday life (mainly specific examples from the lives of Helen Schucman and Bill Thetford); 2) Many useful explanations,elaborations and references in yhe numerous footnotes; 3) Closer adherence to the words as originally transcribed in Helen Schucman’s dictations from Jesus (as contrasted with later editorial decisions to delete sections and change wording). The chief editor brings around 40 years of acim study to the task. The only drawback is the thinness/fragility of the paper. Thicker paper would be hardier. However, the book is already heavy and close the 2000 pages, and a book with “sturdy” paper would probably require a professional weight-lifter to move it. So, can see why the publishers chose parchment-thin paper. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Course in Miracles Done Right! *by J***H on May 18, 2025* I am grateful to Robert Perry and the team at Circle of Atonement for several reasons. 1. A complete and faithfully restored version of ACIM - The Purple Book - which restores 40,000 words that were left out of the original 1976 publication. It is THE definitive version to get for serious Course students, in my opinion. 2. Robert’s tendency to NOT interpret the Course. When a question arises, he invariably says, “Well, let’s see what the Course says about this…” and doesn’t make stuff up that isn’t word-for-word in the Course. That’s a rare quality in teachers I don’t often see. 3. The wonderful ACIM CE App, which includes the entire book and audiobook for free, but I would highly recommend donating whatever you can to support this magnificent effort. 4. The many great articles you can find on circleofa.org that adds clarity to one’s study of the Course. Whenever I have a question about a point in the Course I don’t understand, I google the question, adding circleofa.org to the search box, and there’s usually a well-thought-out article written on the subject. 5. A great podcast that points out the many mistakes that Course students make, and how to correct these, as well as thought-provoking discussions and Course history that further enriches one’s personal study. 6. The Cameos included in the Purple Book, which provide relatable case studies of how Helen and Bill personally struggled with this material as they were getting it all down on paper. It adds a personal dimension not included in the Blue Book that is incredibly helpful for students, and they are very enjoyable as well. 7. Did I leave anything out? Oh yeah, you guys ROCK! Thank you so much, with much love and gratitude, from a long-time student of the Course. I simply can’t thank you enough for all your hard work. ## Frequently Bought Together - A Course in Miracles: Based On The Original Handwritten Notes Of Helen Schucman--Complete & Annotated Edition [paperback] Helen Schucman [Jun 17, 2021] - A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles" (The Marianne Williamson Series) - A Course in Miracles: Text, Workbook for Students, Manual for Teachers --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/385679384-a-course-in-miracles-based-on-the-original-handwritten-notes](https://www.desertcart.in/products/385679384-a-course-in-miracles-based-on-the-original-handwritten-notes) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*