Secrets In The Dark: A Life In Sermons (buechner, Frederick)

A new book by Frederick Buechner is always eagerly awaited, and this definitive collection of his sermons challenges us as to what it means to be human and how God is revealed in everyday life. Buechner started his preaching life at Phillips Exeter Academy in 1959, and though he never again had his own pulpit, over the years he was asked to preach in places as varied as the little church in Rupert, Vermont to the National Cathedral in Washington. In this remarkable collection, one is struck once again by the compassion and wisdom of this extraordinary writer.

“Buechner uses words with such transformative power that any comment on them is like the moon palely reflecting the sun.”

“Brilliant…overflowing with images and questions and honesty and insights that will haunt you for days.”

“Buechner is one of our best worker of words. Now, in this fine collection, we’ve got the best of Buechner.”

“The topography of Buechner’s world is beautifully mapped by this set of self-revealing sermons and essays.”

“An elegant and life-giving memoir.”

“[A book] that will inspire or challenge you.”

“Buechner eloquently explores the beauty of language, the joy and pain of being human, and the hope of the Gospel.”

“He has the rare gift of taking biblical text and helping us to see it [...] in a completely new way.”

“A poignant, practical, deeply philosophical, and powerful work. Highly recommended.”

“This collection of sermons will refresh your soul. I highly recommend this book for your enjoyment and inspiration.”

“...his work is a revelation...Here Buechner’s storytelling abilities and eye for detail are at their best.”

“[Buechner] eloquently explores the beauty of language, the joy and pain of being human...and the hope of the Gospel.”

“One of the most insightful spiritual writers of our age... - a must for Buechner’s many fans.”

Distributor: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date: 02-28-2006
Pages: 320
Measurements: 9in X 6in X 1.05in X 18.80oz