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A Crazy, Holy Grace: The Healing Power of Pain and Memory Kindle Edition

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When pain is real, why is God silent?

Frederick Buechner has grappled with the nature of pain, grief, and grace ever since his father committed suicide when Buechner was a young boy. He continued that search as a father when his daughter struggled with anorexia. In this essential collection of essays, including one never before published, Frederick Buechner finds that the God who might seem so silent is ever near. He writes about what it means to be a steward of our pain, and about this grace from God that seems arbitrary and yet draws us to his holiness and care. Finally he writes about the magic of memory and how it can close up the old wounds with the memories of past goodnesses and graces from God.

Here now are the best of Buechner’s writings on pain and loss, covering such topics as the power of hidden secrets, loss of a dearly beloved, letting go, resurrection from the ruins, peace, and listening for the quiet voice of God. And he reveals that pain and sorrow can be a treasure—an amazing grace.

Buechner says that loss will come to all of us, but he writes that we are not alone. Crazy and unreal as it may sometimes seem, God’s holy, healing grace is always present and available if we are still enough to receive it.

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“Frederick Buechner has inspired me not only with his writing, but with his generosity of spirit. I’m incredibly thankful.” -- – Rachel Held Evans

“Frederick Buechner is a beacon. When we can’t remember what is true and what it all means, he’s the person we turn to.” -- – Anne Lamott

“To each new generation, his work is a revelation.” -- - The Lutheran

“Frederick Buechner brings the reader to his knees, sometimes in laughter, sometimes in an astonishment very close to prayer, and at the best of times in a combination of both.” -- - The New York Times Book Review

“He raises the bar not only for Christian writers, but for all of literature.” -- – Mako Fujimura

“You don’t have to be in the habit of going to church to listen to such a literary minister; you don’t have to be a believer to be moved by Mr. Buechner’s faith.” -- - John Irving

“Frederick Buechner doesn’t just show us how to write; he shows us how to live.” -- – Philip Yancey

“Frederick Buechner gives new life to Christian truth.” -- – Katelyn Beaty

“Frederick Buechner is not just a wordsmith but an image-smith – he’s the bridge between Gutenberg and Google.” -- – Len Sweet

“He isn’t trying to persuade – he’s trying to understand what he himself believes and thinks. And that honesty is more persuasive than the most polished argument.” -- – John Ortberg

“If Frederick Buechner subordinated his nature and chose to write on naughts and nothings, he would still exalt his readers. When he is in representative harmony and writes of the accessibility of God to humanity and of humanity’s agreement with its potential divinity, we, the readers, are lifted up, buoyed up, and promised wholeness.” -- - Maya Angelou

“With profound intelligence, Buechner’s novel does what the finest, most appealing literature does: it displays and illuminates the seemingly unrelated mysteries of human character and ultimate ideas... One of our finest writers.” -- - Annie Dillard, Boston Globe

About the Author

Frederick Buechner (pronounced BEEK-ner) is an American writer and theologian. He is the author of thirty-six published books and has been an important source of inspiration and learning for many readers. His work encompasses many genres, including fiction, autobiography, essays, sermons, and other nonfiction. Buechner’s writing has often been praised for its ability to inspire readers to see the grace in their daily lives.

He is best known for his novels, including 1981 Pulitzer Prize finalist Godric, his memoirs, including The Sacred Journey and Telling Secrets, and his more theologically-minded works, including Secrets in the Dark and Telling the Truth.

Buechner has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, and has been awarded eight honorary degrees from such institutions as Yale University and the Virginia Theological Seminary. In addition, Buechner has been the recipient of the O. Henry Award, the Rosenthal Award, the Christianity and Literature Belles Lettres Prize, and has been recognized by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. He has been called a “major talent” by the New York Times, and “one of our most original storytellers” by USA Today.

Two new Frederick Buechner books are available for purchase: A Crazy, Holy Grace: The Healing Power of Pain and Memory and The Remarkable Ordinary: How to Stop, Look, and Listen to Life. To learn more about Frederick Buechner and his works, visit www.frederickbuechner.com.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XF6KK4X
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zondervan (October 3, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 3, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1810 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 142 pages

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Frederick Buechner (pronounced BEEK-ner) is an American writer and theologian. He is the author of thirty-six published books and has been an important source of inspiration and learning for many readers. His work encompasses many genres, including fiction, autobiography, essays, sermons, and other nonfiction. Buechner’s writing has often been praised for its ability to inspire readers to see the grace in their daily lives.

He is best known for his novels, including 1981 Pulitzer Prize finalist Godric, his memoirs, including The Sacred Journey and Telling Secrets, and his more theologically-minded works, including Secrets in the Dark and Telling the Truth.

Buechner has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, and has been awarded eight honorary degrees from such institutions as Yale University and the Virginia Theological Seminary. In addition, Buechner has been the recipient of the O. Henry Award, the Rosenthal Award, the Christianity and Literature Belles Lettres Prize, and has been recognized by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. He has been called a “major talent” by the New York Times, and “one of our most original storytellers” by USA Today.

Two new Frederick Buechner books are available for purchase: A Crazy, Holy Grace: The Healing Power of Pain and Memory and The Remarkable Ordinary: How to Stop, Look, and Listen to Life. To learn more about Frederick Buechner and his works, visit www.frederickbuechner.com.

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Denise Russo

Remembering and being remembered

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023

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After reading The Remarkable Ordinary I decided to pick up another Buechner book. This was - A Crazy Holy Grace, was just as good if not better. The book is a collection of chapters of personal experiences and I was struck most by a chapter called A Room Called Remember. I won’t give the spoilers but to say it’s a book we can all relate to as we hold onto memories of our past and try to recollect memories that seem to fade. I’ve often thought that God weaves an interesting quilt of our lives and it isn’t until we can look back that we can see how divine timing was for people, places, and things. We will all experience loss in our lives. This book is about healing, grace, and God’s presence through all of it. Definitely a recommend-to-read book.

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j-man

Always an inspiration

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018

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First off I read more Frderick Buechner books and C.S. Lewis books than any other theologians. All his writings make you feel human. His lines seem so measured to make every thought and sentence count but read as if so natural as if he were sitting in front of you and just talking. He puts God into your life whether you want him to or not. He never makes you feel embarrassed about the questions you may have about your faith and in fact leaves you proud of what you have experienced in your life and leaves you accepting for the most part that doing the best you can may be as good in God’s sight as the most reverent and religious person you know. The last few pages of this book I read and reread out loud early in the morning with no distractions because it is so moving to the human spirit. I have read his books over many decades and watched and felt his own personal growth in his faith and his ability to inspire those who would listen. He doesn’t candy coat his story, but just the opposite; he leaves you feeling we are all flawed with the same struggles and in the end all we have is each other and the love of God and that is all we need.

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Eric F.

Humanity on display

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018

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Everything arrived on time and as advertised. Mr Buechner is always great.

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023

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Book was advertised as Very Good and it was actually in Excellent condition. Prompt shipping. Very pleased with my purchase. Would definitely buy from LP Book Project again

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PB

Touching stories that miss true Grace

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2018

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This was my into to F. Buechner. I can see why people enjoy his writing, he has a remarkable gift for openness and seems to effortlessly share his life with his readers. He is doubtlessly talented and I’m sure many will be able to find comfort the way he talks through the dark moments of his life. But as a conservative Christian, I had a hard time reconciling the things he found comfort in. The Christian faith offers much more than he found, and I found it sad that he seemed to miss the most beautiful elements of grace. It is a worthy read, and if you’re a Buechner fan then you will enjoy this book. I think I was just looking for something else.

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frequentshopper

Profound

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022

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The journey outlined in this book is an authentic telling of the path through suffering that leads to hope, healing and love. While I don’t agree with every element of Beuchner’s theology, I concur wholly with his articulation of Hod’s power to us “remember” (memory) as a way to heal us.

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icanthruchrist

Great thoughts

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2019

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This book was well worth the read for me. It was the first book by the author that I have read.
He does not hide his suffering or the suffering of this world from our eyes and hearts. Therefore, I found my heart “very sad” at moments in this book, almost depressed. But, the beauty of it all is that hope was brought before my heart as well. And, this is the paradox of life: a great suffering, and a great hope.
It really challenged and changed my heart as I read. It challenged me to see and own the pain, and it changed me by seeing and owning the hope as well.

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Jan L. Burt

Crazy, Holy Grace

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2017

So, prior to this book review I had not heard of the author Frederick Buechner - this despite the fact that I am a book-a-holic and the additional fact that Mr. Buechner has authored more than 30 books. No idea how I missed him entirely...

For this review, I received not one, but two works by this author. I chose to dive into A Crazy, Holy Grace (The Healing Power of Pain and Memory) first because the subtitle was intriguing. After all, who wants to heal by way of pain and memory? Or, worse yet, via the combo of painful memories? Yeah, no...most of us will take a hard pass on that option.

In many ways, this book tells the unique story of the writer's life and delves into some terribly difficult childhood experiences and his emotions - or more accurately, his lack thereof. I think many people would relate well to this scenario. Childhood trauma often deals us such a blow in such a formative time of life that we find ourselves ill-equipped to feel what we ought to be feeling. If you have had such an experience, the book A Crazy, Holy Grace could be a great read for you. Not to mention the obvious - God's grace is crazy and holy at the very same time!

The second book of Mr. Buechner's is entitled The Remarkable Ordinary (How to Stop, Look and Listen to Life). I was, again, intrigued by the subtitle. Yet this book, I found, was not so much aimed at my life circumstances and did not resonate with me. Not because it isn't a good book - it is. Mainly because I am at my own unique phase of life and at times don't have the energy to exert my mind in order to grasp the depth of such a book.
I would like to share a quote from the book:

"To love your neighbor is to see your neighbor."

Simple but profoundly true, right?

I also really loved the thought that playing it safe is to somehow have your life diminished. Oh yes, that is 1000% true.

Overall, I think these are great little books but don't think "little" means a speed read. There's plenty to think about and you certainly wouldn't want to read either of these titles without a plan to think about what you are reading!

On my "Page Turner Scale" of 1 to 5, I gave these books a 4.

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