The Alphabet of Grace

by Frederick Buechner

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With characteristic eloquence and insight, Buechner presents a three-part series of reflections that probe, through the course of one day, the innermost mysteries of life. Blending an artist's eye for natureal beauty, the true meaning of human encounters, and the significance of occurances (momentous or seemly trival), with a wealth of personal, literacy, biblical, and spiritual insights, he offers a matchless opportunity for readers to discover the hidden wisdom that can be gleaned through show more a heightened experience of daily life. show less

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This book is like an old wooden rollar coaster I use to ride at Adventureland. During the ride I'm wondering what all the little noises and creeks are, hoping the thing doesn't fall apart while I'm still attached. I can feel the wind blowing on my face and am a little scared to throw my hands in the air because the bar I'm holding on to doesn't seem to be offering much protection. And then the ride comes to a stop and I realize that those 5 minutes were some of the best I've ever spent and I want to go again and again and again.
Beautifully written meditation on life and faith.
I don't have slightest idea what he is talking about most of the time. Although, I gave up after the first chapter.

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Frederick Buechner is the author of more than thirty 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 story-tellers" by USA Today. A show more finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, Buechner has been awarded honorary degrees from institutions including Yale University and Virginia Theological Saminary. show less

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Original publication date
1970
Dedication
For my daughter Sharman
First words
At its heart most theology, like most fiction, is essentially autobiography.

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Genres
Religion & Spirituality, Fiction and Literature, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
813.54Literature & rhetoricAmerican literature in EnglishAmerican fiction in English1900-19991945-1999
LCC
PS3552 .U35 .A8Language and LiteratureAmerican literatureAmerican literatureIndividual authors1961-
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Dutch, English, Swedish
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ISBNs
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