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Frederick Buechner
Carl Frederick Buechner (born July 11, 1926) is an American writer and theologian. He is an ordained Presbyterian minister and the author of more than thirty published books.〔(Buechner Institute Biography ). Buechnerinstitute.org. Retrieved on 2011-08-03.〕 His work encompasses different genres, including fiction, autobiography, essays and sermons, and his career has spanned six decades. Buechner's books 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 1979; ''Godric'', a first person narrative of the life of the medieval saint, and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1981; ''Brendan'', a second novel narrating a 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." 〔(Powell's Books – ''Peculiar Treasures'' Synopses & Reviews ). Retrieved 2009.11.05.〕
Buechner's work has often been praised for its ability to inspire readers 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."〔London Free Press〕 He has been a finalist for the National Book Award〔(The National Book Awards Winners & Finalists, Since 1950. PDF. Retrieved 2009.11.05. ) 〕
Presented by the National Book Foundation and the Pulitzer Prize,〔(Works by Frederick Buechner ). Harpercollins.com (March 24, 2010). Retrieved on 2011-08-03.〕 and has been awarded eight honorary degrees from such institutions as Yale University〔(Yale University Honorary Degree Honorands, 1977–2009 ). PDF. Retrieved 2009.11.05.〕 and the Virginia Theological Seminary.〔(Frederick Buechner Papers, 1926–2006 ), Wheaton College Archives & Special Collections. Retrieved 2009.11.05.〕 In addition, Buechner has been the recipient of the O. Henry Award,〔(Frederick Buechner Papers, 1926–2006. Wheaton College Archives & Special Collections ). Archon.wheaton.edu. Retrieved on 2011-08-03.〕 the Rosenthal Award, the Christianity and Literature Belles Lettres Prize, and has been recognized by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters.〔(American Academy of Arts and Lectures ). Artsandletters.org. Retrieved on 2011-08-03.〕 He is continually listed among the most read authors by Christian audiences.
==Biography==
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