Andrew Krivak is a highly acclaimed author, born on August 28, 1963, and raised in Pennsylvania. He is the grandson of Slovak immigrants and has lived in London. Krivak has had a distinguished academic career, teaching at the College of the Holy Cross, Harvard, and Boston College. His personal experiences and heritage have significantly influenced his writing, providing a unique perspective that has resonated with readers and critics alike.
Krivak's work has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and accolades. His novel, "The Bear," is a Mountain Book Competition winner, Massachusetts Book Award winner, LibraryReads selection, and NEA Big Read selection. This remarkable achievement is a testament to Krivak's storytelling abilities and his ability to connect with a wide range of readers. Additionally, his freestanding novels, including "The Sojourn," "The Signal Flame," and "Like the Appearance of Horses," have been highly praised for their literary merit. The "Dardan Trilogy," comprising these novels, has been particularly well-received, with "The Sojourn" being a National Book Award finalist and winner of both the Chautauqua Prize and Dayton Literary Peace Prize.
In addition to his novels, Krivak has also published two poetry collections, "Islands" and "Ghosts of the Monadnock Wolves," as well as a memoir, "A Long Retreat: In Search of a Religious Life." These works further demonstrate his versatility and range as a writer. Krivak currently resides in Somerville, Massachusetts, and Jaffrey, New Hampshire, with his wife and three children, continuing to draw inspiration from his surroundings and experiences for his future literary endeavors.