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Introduction

• Reader is introduced to Frederick Buechner.

• Buechner is a 50 year old writer.

• Buechner decides to write his memoirs to learn about God's instructions.
• Buechner believes that everyone can hear God through introspection.

• Buechner struggles to hear God through the noise present in every day.

• Buechner turned this epiphany into "Alphabet of Grace."
• Buechner likes to reminisce to see if he is on track.

• Buechner thinks that he has never fully gown up.

• Growing up does not end with adulthood.

Once Below a Time, Section 1, pp. 9-18

• Buechner discusses Dylan Thomas.

• The author examines early childhood mentality.

• Buechner introduces the concept of "once below a time."

• Eden is used as a metaphor.
• Buechner talks about the end of the universe.

• Living in the now is vital.

• Buechner's childhood is recalled.
• The Land of Oz is discussed for the first time.

• Buechner adores Oz's King Rinkitink.

• Buechner compares King...

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