“Being a good steward of your pain. . . . It involves being alive to your life. It involves taking the risk of being open, of reaching out, of keeping in touch with the pain as well as the joy of what happens because at no time more than at a painful time do we live out of the depths of who we are instead of out of the shallows.”
Quote by Frederick Buechner
Work
The Clown in the Belfry: Writings on Faith and Fiction
This book compiles various essays that delve into the complex relationship between religious beliefs and the art of storytelling, examining how faith can influence and be reflected in fictional works. more
Author
Frederick Buechner
Frederick Buechner, born on July 11, 1926, is a renowned American writer. His works span across various genres including novels, essays, and plays, known for their profound religious and philosophical reflections. more
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