2013 Charles Taylor Prize
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston attended the 2013 award ceremony for the Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction, in Toronto.
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While in Toronto, Her Excellency Mrs. Sharon Johnston visited the Centre for Addiction and Mental Illness (CAMH) to learn about the treatment centre. CAMH is Canada’s largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world's leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health.
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The Charles Taylor Prize commemorates Charles Taylor’s pursuit of excellence in the field of literary non-fiction. The prize is awarded to the author whose book best combines a superb command of the English language, an elegance of style, and a subtlety of thought and perception.
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The 2013 Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction was awarded to Mr. Andrew Preston (Massuchusetts, USA), author of Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith: Religion in American War and Diplomacy. The winner delivered remarks.
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Finalist Mr. Ross King (Oxford, England), author of Leonardo and The Last Supper also said a few words.
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Finalist Ms. Sandra Djwa (Vancouver), author of Journey with No Maps: A Life of P.K. Page, addressed the audience.
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Finalist Mr. Tim Cook (Ottawa), author of Warlords: Borden, Mackenzie King, and Canada’s World Wars, said a few words.
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All finalists delivered remarks during the luncheon. Among them was Ms. Carol Bishop-Gwyn (Toronto), author of The Pursuit of Perfection: A Life of Celia Franca.
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"Those of you who have been shortlisted for the Charles Taylor Prize know that writing non-fiction is a task that requires dedication, patience and no small degree of fortitude. Today, we celebrate not only the very best in Canadian non-fiction, but also the work each of you has put into writing these books."
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Ms. Noreen Taylor, Chairman of the Charles Taylor Foundation, delivered remarks.
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During her visit to CAMH, Her Excellency also learned about the Youth Rehabilitation Program.
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