A Crazy, Holy Grace
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A Crazy, Holy Grace by Frederick Buechner
When pain is real, why is God silent? This brand new collection is the best of acclaimed author Frederick Buechners essays on pain, loss, and the healing power of memories, including one chapter never before published, that explore Gods tender grace and how to be stewards of the pain in our lives.
'Frederick Buechner brings the reader to his knees, sometimes in laughter, sometimes in an astonishment very close to prayer, and at the best of times in a combination of both' * The New York Times Book Review *
'Frederick Buechner doesn't just show us how to write; he shows us how to live.' * Philip Yancey *
'Frederick Buechner gives new life to Christian truth.' * Katelyn Beaty *
'Frederick Buechner has inspired me not only with his writing, but with his generosity of spirit. I'm incredibly thankful.' * Rachel Held Evans *
'Frederick Buechner is a beacon. When we can't remember what is true and what it all means, he's the person we turn to.' * Anne Lamott *
'He raises the bar not only for Christian writers but for all of literature.' * Mako Fujimura *
'If Frederick Buechner subordinated his nature and chose to write on naughts and nothings, he would still exalt his readers. When he is in representative harmony and writes of the accessibility of God to humanity and of humanity's agreement with its potential divinity, we, the readers, are lifted up, buoyed up, and promised wholeness.' * Maya Angelou *
'To each new generation, his work is a revelation.' * The Lutheran *
'With profound intelligence, Buechner's novel does what the finest, most appealing literature does: it displays and illuminates the seemingly unrelated mysteries of human character and ultimate ideas. . . . One of our finest writers.' * Annie Dillard, Boston Globe *
'You don't have to be in the habit of going to church to listen to such a literary minister; you don't have to be a believer to be moved by Mr. Buechner's faith.' * John Irving *
'Frederick Buechner doesn't just show us how to write; he shows us how to live.' * Philip Yancey *
'Frederick Buechner gives new life to Christian truth.' * Katelyn Beaty *
'Frederick Buechner has inspired me not only with his writing, but with his generosity of spirit. I'm incredibly thankful.' * Rachel Held Evans *
'Frederick Buechner is a beacon. When we can't remember what is true and what it all means, he's the person we turn to.' * Anne Lamott *
'He raises the bar not only for Christian writers but for all of literature.' * Mako Fujimura *
'If Frederick Buechner subordinated his nature and chose to write on naughts and nothings, he would still exalt his readers. When he is in representative harmony and writes of the accessibility of God to humanity and of humanity's agreement with its potential divinity, we, the readers, are lifted up, buoyed up, and promised wholeness.' * Maya Angelou *
'To each new generation, his work is a revelation.' * The Lutheran *
'With profound intelligence, Buechner's novel does what the finest, most appealing literature does: it displays and illuminates the seemingly unrelated mysteries of human character and ultimate ideas. . . . One of our finest writers.' * Annie Dillard, Boston Globe *
'You don't have to be in the habit of going to church to listen to such a literary minister; you don't have to be a believer to be moved by Mr. Buechner's faith.' * John Irving *
Frederick Buechner is the author of more than thirty published books and has been an important source of inspiration and learning for many readers. A prolific writer, Buechner’s books have been translated into twenty-seven languages. He has been called a "major talent" by the New York Times, and "one of our most original storytellers" by USA Today. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, Buechner has been awarded honorary degrees from institutions including Yale University and Virginia Theological Seminary.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780310349761 |
| ISBN 10 | 0310349761 |
| Title | A Crazy, Holy Grace |
| Author | Frederick Buechner |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Zondervan |
| Year published | 2017-11-02 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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