Frederick Buechner

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Author
gptkb:Christian_theology
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:The_Episcopal_Church
gptkb:The_United_Church_of_Christ
gptkb:The_Presbyterian_Church
gptkbp:awards gptkb:O._Henry_Award
gptkb:The_Christopher_Award
gptkb:The_National_Book_Award
gptkbp:born July 11, 1926
gptkbp:children gptkb:John_Buechner
Katherine Buechner
Peter Buechner
gptkbp:died August 15, 2022
gptkbp:education gptkb:Princeton_University
gptkb:Union_Theological_Seminary
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Christian_literature
gptkb:Fiction
gptkb:memoir
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Frederick Buechner
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:C._S._Lewis
gptkb:William_James
gptkb:Henry_David_Thoreau
gptkb:Flannery_O'_Connor
gptkbp:inspired_by The search for meaning.
The power of storytelling.
The beauty of language.
The complexity of faith.
The struggles of life.
gptkbp:known_for Exploring the intersection of faith and literature.
His autobiographical works.
His reflections on spirituality.
His sermons.
Writing about the human condition.
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Godric
Telling Secrets
The Alphabet of Grace
The Sacred Journey
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:clergy
gptkb:essayist
gptkb:Novelist
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Barre,_Vermont
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:spouse Joan Buechner
gptkbp:website frederickbuechner.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Andrew_Peterson
gptkb:Barbara_Brown_Taylor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5