And for those who want to know more . . .
It's almost time. Stores across the country will be stocking shelves with copies of Look Me in the Eye tomorrow, in anticipation of Tuesday's opening. A few stores - the ones who got their shipments Saturday - may even have it out for sale.
Readers are always curious about the authors, hiding back there, behind their books. There’s more and more material about me popping up every day online. Two weeks ago, a Google search on “John Elder Robison” found 820 hits. Today, it finds 22,000.
Ann Treneman of The Times of London came to America to interview me for a story, which ran in last Saturday’s magazine. They had a wonderful 7-page spread with full page color photography. I hope I'm not as eccentric as she makes me seem
Library Journal also published a nice review. I especially like the question about James Taylor at the end. Libraries pay attention to the Journal, and thanks to them and a few others, you'll be finding my book in libraries everywhere.
Blogger Kelly Hewitt posted a thoughtful review on her Loaded Shelf site.
Finally, the Boston Globe will be running a story on me in the Arts section. Check tomorrow’s paper for more . . .
And if this isn’t enough . . . come to one of my appearances and ask your questions in person. And watch me with Amy Robach on Weekend Today next Saturday, the 29th. The following Tuesday I'll be with Diane Rehm on National Public Radio, and there's a lot more to come. Stay tuned for media updates later this week.
Readers are always curious about the authors, hiding back there, behind their books. There’s more and more material about me popping up every day online. Two weeks ago, a Google search on “John Elder Robison” found 820 hits. Today, it finds 22,000.
Ann Treneman of The Times of London came to America to interview me for a story, which ran in last Saturday’s magazine. They had a wonderful 7-page spread with full page color photography. I hope I'm not as eccentric as she makes me seem
Library Journal also published a nice review. I especially like the question about James Taylor at the end. Libraries pay attention to the Journal, and thanks to them and a few others, you'll be finding my book in libraries everywhere.
Blogger Kelly Hewitt posted a thoughtful review on her Loaded Shelf site.
Finally, the Boston Globe will be running a story on me in the Arts section. Check tomorrow’s paper for more . . .
And if this isn’t enough . . . come to one of my appearances and ask your questions in person. And watch me with Amy Robach on Weekend Today next Saturday, the 29th. The following Tuesday I'll be with Diane Rehm on National Public Radio, and there's a lot more to come. Stay tuned for media updates later this week.
Comments
Do you really wiggle your ears (as the line preceding comments says) ?
Ask only because I wiggle my ears, which is considered unusual-and I wondered whether your reference to doing so was literal.
Look forward to the book, have reserved it from local library (which has it listed as "on order").
What will you be doing at the AANE conference ? Will you be a speaker/presenter or mingling with attendees (or both) ?
I will be walking around the AANE event Friday and signing books at some point in the day . . . check the program or ask at the booth where they're selling books. Tell me, and then we'll both know!
Thanks for the recognition. It's really nice to hear good things.
I guess I was uniquely suited for this "yob." I trained as a public policy advocate --so shooting my mouth off and also seeing great talent is something I've got experience in.
On Monday, I'll have something up on my blog for you & your friends to celebrate the occassion.
I am very grateful to Patricia Wood, author of "Lottery" for introducing us. I think "Lottery" and "Look Me In The Eye" have been the most memorable books I've read this year --and I read an incredible amount.
WWOOOOOFFFFFFFF BOW WOOWWW....
Too bad I don't see Indy on your scheduled appearances yet...
Amy
Ps- I can wiggle my ears.
Exciting stuff, John. Congrats on all the great reviews so far. I've no doubt they'll keep rolling in!
P.S. I like Kim's idea.
You and Augusten in a reality series titled "Authors on Tour". It'd be great!
And check tomorrow's Boston Globe, in the A&E section, to see what they have to say . . .
I helped run a Cub Scout Daycamp this summer and ran across a young boy named John who had Aspergers. John could be best described as a typical 8 year old, however he was particularly difficult to deal with compared to the other boys. It wasn't until the start of the 4th day that I found out he had Aspergers. You see, John's parents didn't put down that he had Aspergers on his medical form, nor did they notify me until I called the father and encouraged him to tell me what I had suspected all week.
Up until that moment I hadn't worked with a child with any form of Autism. I didn't know anything about Aspergers, so I googled it and found some important information that helped me understand John better. You see, at a day camp, children are rushed from station to station every hour (transitioned) and are forced to work with/fit in with their group of kids. I was very patient with John and after finding out that he had Aspergers I immediately let him know that I knew, and that it didn't change anything other than my understanding of Aspergers. From that day on, we had a great time and John opened up to me about some very personal struggles he's had to overcome and is still dealing with. John's parents are also struggling with this new discovery as they didn't find out that he had Aspergers until several months ago. John is 8 years old and a very intelligent young man. I can't wait to get this book and read more about you and your life so that I share it with John and his family! Thank you sir, for sharing your life with us.
Sending you all kinds of good wishes from way south of the border. Tomorrow is John Elder Robison Day.
I can wiggle my ears.
Tomorrow is the day. Your book is going to be a super best seller and I look forward to reading it. Best of luck to you!
Woof!
We'll see tomorrow . . .
One more sleep, as Chumplet says.
Good Luck Tonight! All of your blog friends are chanting and cheering for you.
Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!
The day has arrived!
I send Much Aloha your way...
I bought your book and devoured every word. My 9-year-old son has Asperger syndrome. Raising him has been an adventure.
Thank you so much for pointing out that people with Asperger's think in different ways. While my son is an honor student in school, he learns and expresses himself in a way that is completely unique. I often marvel at his unique way of solving a problem and his ability to "think outside the box" to problem solve.
He has had extensive speech therapy and occupational therapy, which included "sensory integration." Your comments regarding being petted remind me of that, as one of the techniques to calm an Asperger child and reintegrate the senses is to use brush therapy (using a very soft-bristle brush to stimulate the skin in a specific pattern). If you have not investigated it, you might find it interesting.
Ironically, my son wants to be an engineer when he grows up and build submarines. When he gets on an obsession, rather than discouraging it, we feed him. He will have a ravenous appetite for information, and we encourage him until he is satisfied with his knowledge. That is so important for people to know about "Aspergians."
Thank you again for writing this book. It is hopeful, inspiring, and enlightening. May your successes be many!
Michelle
I wanted to thank you so much for writing a book. For years, I thought something was wrong with my son. March of 2007, my youngest son, Matthew, was diagnosed with Asperger's Disorder. At first, they wanted to put him on Redilyn,(hope I spelled that right). At the time, my husband was alive, we both protested against this. I wanted to ask you a couple of questions if I may. Did you ever have melt downs? Before he was diagnosed, he would hide under his blanket for hours. Did you ever want to throw things or tear things? Through your book, I'm understanding how he gets to the stages he is in. He is very smart child. He is 12 years old. He has an older brother that I'm trying to make or explain to him how it works. It is very hard sometimes to get the thought process of Matthew across to him. Any advice on that? I would really love to converse with you on this. I hope to hear from you. My email address is supermomma45@aol.com. It is also great to know you are living in my home state. I was born and raised in Florence, Mass. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Once again, thank you for your book.
Bee