Richard C Holbrooke distinguished achievement award recognises work concerned with ‘forgiveness, the sacredness of the human creature and delight in being alive’
Marilynne Robinson, already recipient of a host of awards honouring her writing for its literary qualities, has now been honoured for fostering “peace, social justice and global understanding” with her novels and essays.
Robinson, author of the award-winning Gilead trilogy, which tells the story of the Iowa pastor John Ames, was named by the Dayton literary peace prize as winner of its Richard C Holbrooke distinguished achievement award. Sharon Rab, founder of the Dayton literary peace prize foundation, praised Robinson’s “luminous, deeply moving prose”, which she said “explores the causes of strife in a family, in a community, and in the world, while ultimately demonstrating the universal healing power of reconciliation and love”.
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