Frederick Buechner (pronounced BEEK-ner) was an American writer and theologian. The author of thirty-nine published books, he has been and continues to be an important source of inspiration and learning for many readers, writers, preachers, and theologians. His work encompasses multiple genres, including fiction, autobiography, essays, sermons, and other nonfiction. Buechner’s books have been translated into twenty-seven languages for publication around the world.

Buechner’s writing has often been praised for its ability to inspire readers to see the grace in their daily lives. He has been called a "major talent" 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." As stated in the London Free Press, "He is one of our great novelists because he is one of our finest religious writers." Buechner was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, and was been awarded eight honorary degrees from such institutions as Yale University and the Virginia Theological Seminary. In addition, Buechner received the O. Henry Award, the Rosenthal Award, the Christianity and Literature Belles Lettres Prize, and was been recognized by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. 

Additional information about Buechner may be found on his Wikipedia page.

We invite you to explore this website where we provide an extensive collection of information, and opportunities for interaction, regarding Frederick Buechner and his work. On the home page you will pages dedicated to each of Buechner’s books, an overview of the themes that run throughout his work, alongside resource pages and links to media (including interviews with Buechner himself). You will also find links to The Buechner Review, our flagship annual publication, delivered in monthly instalments, dedicated to the life, work, themes, and theology of Frederick Buechner.

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About the Frederick Buechner Center

The Frederick Buechner Center was established to share the works of Christian author Frederick Buechner with communities around the world. All after-tax net profits of the Frederick Buechner Center website are donated for educational and charitable purposes including the Home for Little Wanderers, the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, the Vermont Foodbank, the Salvation Army, and ChildFund.  Frederick Buechner, the Frederick Buechner Center, and his family have given over $1 million to a variety of charities.