The sacrament of Baptism is an important moment in the life of a Christian child who, often unaware, experiences this rite that marks the entrance into the life of faith and equally charged with meaning for the persons who accompany him; the parents in the first place, godmothers and godfathers and all the family and friends.
Frederick Buechner is one of the most gifted writers of his generation, with an important legacy as a memoirist, novelist, theologian, and preacher. In this book, Buechner expert Jeff Munroe presents a collection of the true "essentials" from across Buechner's diverse catalog, as well as an overview of Buechner's life and a discussion of the state of his literary legacy today.
