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    <body><![CDATA[This collection of Frederick Buechner's sermons is a great introduction to anyone who has not yet read anything by this national treasure. He is a magical writer who gets to the heart of our longing and need for our true home.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Buechner is one of my favorite authors and these are among his best sermons.  If you've read his memoirs you recognize the many stories behind his illustrations and his choice of words.  He's a beautiful, beautiful writer.  ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I read this here and there. Buechner is a Pulitzer-Prize nominated (runner up for Godric) author who I adore. He's a thoughtful, honest, &quot;authentic&quot; Christian author and preacher. I love his books and his sermons.]]></body>
    
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