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“When things began to get a bit tangled in my mind, and I felt I was unsure of a clear perspective in evaluating the manuscript draft of my project, Charlie Davidson was able to show how it needed to be pulled together and reset in clear, revealing ideas and examples. He seems to be able to do this with ease. He has got it in him to provide editing that opens up all kinds of new, coherent, explicit language and structure, and his personal and professional support was critical for me in the successful completion of the book. I highly recommend him.” —Douglas Heidt, The Love That Will Not Let You Go

“I wish to thank my editor, Charles Davidson, for the amazing way that he has walked with me, encouraged me from the very moment he set eyes on the manuscript, has helped to broaden and deepen my writing, and has believed in this project from the beginning of our work together. Charles gave the confidence to me that I needed to launch this project and was just the editor I needed to do so. I will be forever grateful.” —Conrad Kanagy, a Reedsy client, acknowledgments, A Church Dismantled, A Kingdom Restored

Working with Charlie has been a joy. From the start, he showed incredible interest in my manuscript. His edits were clear and his investment in my work was beyond expectation. It would be a pleasure to work with him again on my next project. I highly recommend Charlie to anyone seeking a premier editor. —Lumi Nichols, A Reedsy Client

“Charles is a very pleasant, competent, and great fellow to work with. He not only doesn’t beat around the bush with what he thinks, but is also willing to provide extra help to upcoming authors. He edited my work exceptionally quickly, and with stellar proficiency. I would recommend Charles to anyone who wants to get their manuscript edited right.” —Abraham Rogers, A Reedsy Client

“Approachable, excellent writer, good listener; gets to the ‘kernel’ of the matter quickly; the glass is always half full, not half empty. When I had a writing project he was one to whom I turned for editorial advice. I found his suggestions most helpful and encouraging.” —Walter Smith, Learning to Forgive: A Memoir of Doubt and Faith

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Previously unpublished lectures on preaching by one of America’s most influential 20th century preachers (Abingdon Press, 2020)

Edited with a Biographical Introduction by Charles Davidson

"Charles Davidson has done a masterful job of curating Buttrick's lectures and of painting within the introductory biography a winsomely accurate picture of Buttrick in and beyond the pulpit." —Theodore J. Wardlaw, president and professor of homiletics, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, TX.

“George Buttrick becomes a teacher once again, not only through his own words, but through Charles Davidson’s biographical sketch and copious helpful annotations.” —John W. Kuykendall, president emeritus, Davidson College, Davidson, NC

“As a skeptical academic confessed to me about hearing Buttrick at Harvard Memorial Church: ‘In his presence, my unbelief was rendered impossible. His preaching was a miraculous antidote.'” —Dean K. Thompson, president emeritus, professor of ministry emeritus, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

A theological and psychological biography of the artist Vincent van Gogh (Cascade Books, 2011)

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“This richly detailed and deeply felt account of van Gogh’s tormented and self-tormenting life, together with many telling quotations from his correspondence with his faithful brother Theo, will be essential reading for all who see him as one of the geniuses of the 19th century.” —Frederick Buechner, author of The Sacred Journey, Now and Then, The Magnificent Defeat, Longing for Home, A Room Called Remember, Godric, Secrets in the Dark, The Yellow Leaves

“I could not put down this probing, challenging, humane and beautiful book until I had completed reading it. Then, as I gently closed it, I said a whispered but audible, ‘Yes! And thanks!’” —Carl Walters, author of I, Mark: A Personal Encounter: Explorations in the Earliest Gospel

“A rich account of the influence of religion on Vincent van Gogh’s life and art. . . . Clearly written from a Christian viewpoint, the book nonetheless presents a comprehensive account of Van Gogh’s life and spiritual inclinations that need not be limited to a religious audience.” —Kirkus Reviews

Masthof Press (August 2021)

Edited by Charles Davidson

“Charles was terrific to work with and understands not only editing but also the publishing business. He helped to launch me into a new season of writing. He guided me through the selection of a publisher. He stayed in touch with me through the process to insure that I was satisfied with his editorial decisions. I am very grateful for Charles’ assistance.” —Conrad L. Kanagy, A Reedsy Client

Wipf & Stock (2015)

Edited by Charles Davidson

Resource Publications, Wipf & Stock Publishers (2015)

Edited by Charles Davidson

Smith & Helwys Publishing (2019)

Endorsed by Charles Davidson

Resource Publications, Wipf & Stock Publishers (2016)

Endorsed by Charles Davidson

Bannocks (Loaves) of Bread

Iona, Scotland

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