You must be curious about A Course in Miracles, welcome! I am Britney Shawley, president of the Borderland Foundation, a not-for-profit organization responsible for publishing and distributing A Course in Miracles.
My mission, along with my team, is not to sell or promote this book, but to share it freely with anyone who feels called to study A Course in Miracles. This edition is a gift to humanity, and we believe it should remain so.
We offer the Sparkly Edition for free, with only the cost of shipping. If you feel inspired to donate, 100% of your contribution goes toward printing more copies, so we can continue to share this gift with others.
ABOUT THE SPARKLY EDITION
This edition of A Course in Miracles is based on Bill Thetford’s edit, often called the ‘Sparkly’ Edition due to the shimmering cover. It is also referred to as the Thetford Redaction or the Hugh Lynn Cayce version.
In Helen’s Notes: Dialogues with Jesus, we learn that Bill Thetford was specifically assigned by Jesus to decide what would remain or be omitted from the Course. The Sparkly Edition restores over 25,000 words, bringing back vital teachings on the Soul, Inner Guidance, Asking and Listening, Freud, Sexual Impulses, Miracles, and living with purpose in this world.
WHY THE SPARKLY EDITION?
Many have asked why I chose the Sparkly Edition when there are various versions of A Course in Miracles. Just like the Bible, there are multiple editions, but here’s why the Sparkly Edition holds a special place in my heart:
It was the version given to me after a life-changing experience with Jesus on a beach in Hawaii. The cover, adorned with “Jesus,” instantly resonated with me, and I knew this was the path for me. This edition also includes 25,000 words that were reinstated, providing rich, practical insights—especially in the first eight chapters—that have been incredibly helpful in applying the Course’s teachings to my everyday life.
After a series of beautiful miracles and divine encounters, my partner Tom and I became publishers and distributors of this edition through its public charity the Borderland Foundation, making it a true part of our family’s journey. We are grateful to be able to offer it freely to the world. You can explore the book further through the links provided, including access to a PDF version. We hope it serves you as deeply as it has us.
WHAT IS A COURSE IN MIRACLES?
A Course in Miracles is a psychological & spiritual tool for mind training and inner peace. Through its curriculum of 31 chapters, 365 lessons and a teachers manual, it helps us
experientially to shift from the ego’s thought system to Holy Spirit’s and from fear to Love.
- It teaches us about psychology, philosophy, metaphysics, forgiveness, miracles, inner guidance and the power of decision making.
- It teaches us how to pray, ask, listen and trust so that we can heal and be healed.
- It teaches us about relationships and emphasizes the importance of transforming our special relationships into holy ones.
- It helps us to train and change our mind, so we can do our special function together and offer miracles to change the world.
“You are entitled to miracles because of what you are.
You will receive miracles because of what God is.
And you will offer miracles because you are one with God.
Again, how simple is salvation!” (ACIM, W-77.1:1-4)