(Carl) Frederick Buechner is one of America’s foremost writers and theologians. Born July 11, 1926 in New York City, he is an ordained Presbyterian minister and the author of more than thirty published books thus far. His work encompasses many genres, including fiction, autobiography, essays and sermons, and historical fiction, and his career has spanned six decades, making him one of the most prolific writers of the day.

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  • (Carl) Frederick Buechner is one of America’s foremost writers and theologians. Born July 11, 1926 in New York City, he is an ordained Presbyterian minister and the author of more than thirty published books thus far. His work encompasses many genres, including fiction, autobiography, essays and sermons, and historical fiction, and his career has spanned six decades, making him one of the most prolific writers of the day. Buechner’s books are among the most widely-read in America, and have been translated into many languages for publication around the world. He is best known for his works A Long Day’s Dying (his first work, published in 1950); The Book of Bebb, a tetralogy based on the character Leo Bebb published in 1977; Godric, a first person narrative of the medieval saint, and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1981; Brendan, a second historical novel of the saint’s life, published in 1987; Listening to Your Life: Daily Meditations with Frederick Buechner (1992); and his autobiographical works The Sacred Journey (1982), Now and Then (1983), Telling Secrets (1991), and The Eyes of the Heart: Memoirs of the Lost and Found (1999). He has been called "Major talent" and "…a very good writer indeed" by the New York Times, and "one of our most original storytellers" by USA Today. Annie Dillard (Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek) says: "Frederick Buechner is one of our finest writers. " Buechner’s work inspires his numerous fans to see the grace in their daily lives. As stated in the London Free Press, "He is one of our great novelists because he is one of our finest religious writers. " As an ordained Presbyterian minister, Buechner brings a unique perspective to his works of fiction and nonfiction alike, and his writings have received great acclaim from both secular and religious audiences. He has been a finalist for the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize, and has been awarded eight honorary degrees from such prestigious institutions as Yale University and the Virginia Theological Seminary. In addition, Buechner has been the recipient of the O. Henry Award, the Rosenthal Award, the Christianity and Literature Belles Lettres Prize, and has been recognized by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. He is continually listed among the most read authors by Christian audiences.
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  • Princeton University
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  • Frederick Buechner as photographed in 1950 by Carl Van Vechten
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  • O. Henry Award, the Rosenthal Award, the Christianity and Literature Belles Lettres Prize
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  • New York City
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  • Frederick Buechner as photographed in 1950 by Carl Van Vechten
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  • Live recording
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  • To Be a Good Steward (Original Title.ogg
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  • Novel, short story, essay, sermon, autobiography, historical fiction
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  • '''Finalist, Pulitzer Prize for '' Godric'''''
  • American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters
  • Christianity and Literature Belles Lettres Prize
  • Cornell College
  • Critics' Choice Books Award for Fiction for Son of Laughter
  • Fiction Finalist, National Book Award for Lion Country
  • Irene Glascock Prize for Poetry
  • King College
  • Lafayette College
  • Lehigh University
  • Nomination for Chautauqua South Florida Fiction Award for The Storm
  • O. Henry Award for "The Tiger"
  • Rosenthal Award for The Return of Ansel Gibbs
  • Susquehanna University
  • The University of the South
  • Virginia Theological Seminary
  • Wake Forest University
  • Yale University
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  • Awards and Honors
  • Carl) Frederick Buechner
  • Honorary Doctorates
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  • American
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  • Author, Presbyterian Minister
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  • Judith Buechner
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  • To Be a Good Steward, Lecture given at Seattle Pacific University
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  • (Carl) Frederick Buechner is one of America’s foremost writers and theologians. Born July 11, 1926 in New York City, he is an ordained Presbyterian minister and the author of more than thirty published books thus far. His work encompasses many genres, including fiction, autobiography, essays and sermons, and historical fiction, and his career has spanned six decades, making him one of the most prolific writers of the day.
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