Frederick Buechner is one of the most gifted writers of his generation, and his legacy casts a long shadow over Christian letters today.
Here is Buechner in all his complex glory, ready to delight and inspire again..
In this book, Buechner expert Jeffrey Munroe presents a collection of the true "essentials" from across Buechner\'s diverse catalog, as well as an overview of Buechner\'s life and a discussion of the state of his literary legacy today.
Yet for all Buechner\'s enormous influence, many readers today are unfamiliar with his work, or have read him only in one genre.
And as a Theologian and preacher, he pioneered the art of making theology accessible for a popular audience.
As a novelist, he was a finalist for the Pulitzer.
As a memoirist, he opened up an entirely new way to think about the genre.
Frederick Buechner is one of the most gifted writers of his generation, and his legacy casts a long shadow over Christian letters today