Carl Frederick Buechner

Carl Frederick Buechner was an American author, Presbyterian minister, preacher, and theologian known for his 39 published books spanning fiction, autobiography, essays, sermons, and nonfiction over six decades. Born in New York City, he graduated from Princeton in 1948, experienced a spiritual awakening leading to ordination in 1958, and served as a chaplain at Phillips Exeter Academy until 1967 before dedicating himself to full-time writing and lecturing. His works, translated into 27 languages, explore faith, humanity, and modern life with profound insight.