The Pocket Edition Text contains the complete and unabridged text of A Course in Miracles - Original Edition, as completed in 1972 by Helen Schucman and Bill Thetford. Taken from the original manuscript of the course, this great spiritual classic has only undergone editing to correct occasional typographical and spelling errors, as well as to standardize capitalization and punctuation. This text volume is the companion to the popular ACIM Pocket Edition Workbook/Manual published by the Course in Miracles Society. We call it a 'Pocket Edition' because the book is designed to go anywhere with the student; it measures only 8 x 5 inches and is less than 1 inch thick. You can toss it in a backpack, a briefcase, or even a handbag. Like the Pocket Edition of the Workbook, the Pocket Edition Text is designed for rough handling; it is printed on durable paper and has a laminated cover that resists stains and discoloration.