Robinson is loved for her wonderful writing, she is both loved, annoyed and hated for her outspoken political views. This happened at the Calvin Festival of Faith and Writing a couple of years ago. I remember hearing the reactions.
It must certainly be a law of modern discourse by now that whenever someone laments the lack of understanding exhibited by others, it is immediately followed by a statement that is at least a little pig-headed.
Sarah Bailey interview in RNS HT Dreher and responses
the silence of Jesus and the voice of the apostles
Leadingchurch.com 