fbpx
Path 73 + Path 73 Copy + Path 73 Copy 2 Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy CopyCreated with Sketch.
GroupCreated with Sketch.
icon-searchCreated with Sketch.
The Lavin Agency Speakers Bureau

A speakers bureau that represents the best original thinkers,
writers, and doers for speaking engagements.

  • authors

First Look: John Elder Robison’s New Book, Raising Cubby, Is A Hit

Raising Cubby: A Father and Son's Adventures with Asperger's, Trains, Tractors, and High Explosives, the latest book from John Elder Robison, was released to rave reviews earlier this month. A followup to Robison's previous bestselling memoir Look Me In the Eye, his newest work tells the story of a father who's just a little bit different than other people—trying to raise a son who is just a little bit different, himself. Despite growing up with Asperger's Syndrome—during a time when no one knew what Asperger's was—Robison has lead an extremely productive life. He's a bestselling author, autism researcher at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre, an adjunct professor at Elms College in Massachusetts, and was recently appointed to the U.S. Government's Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. While he may not have been the 'model father' (and his son, Cubby, wasn't always the 'model' son either) their journey as father and son lead them to incredible things—even if they took a unique path to get there.

In his talks, Robison shares this story, along with his insight on diagnosing children with autism. He also provides practical advice for parents and educators on harnessing the potential of those who have already been diagnosed. Here are some reviews:

“John Elder Robison is one of my autism super heroes because he bravely brings humor and humility to the heart and soul of the taboo and unexpected corners of life lived with autism.  His new book, Raising Cubby, is more than a memoir about a father and son bound by their Asperger syndrome. It’s a story that reminds us how precious and precarious the parent child relationship is and how beautiful our lives can be when we are share that ride together. Raising Cubby is Robison’s best work yet.”— Liane Holliday-Willey, coauthor of Pretending To Be Normal: Living with Asperger Syndrome

“Funny and moving…A warmhearted, appealing account by a masterful storyteller.”  — Kirkus Reviews

“Robison's third book starts with a bang–his description of the 'malicious explosion' created by his teenage Cubby that has the boy, who has Asperger's syndrome, looking at 60 years in prison, is as disconcerting as it is captivating….With the ensuing investigation and trial, Cubby and the author are drawn into a crazy world that threatens to tear apart their already delicate lives.” — Publishers Weekly
 
“The slyly funny, sweetly moving memoir of an unconventional dad’s relationship with his equally offbeat son—complete with fast cars, tall tales, homemade explosives, and a whole lot of fun and trouble” —Goodreads

Raising Cubby: A Father and Son's Adventures with Asperger's, Trains, Tractors, and High Explosives, the latest book from John Elder Robison, was released to rave reviews earlier this month. A followup to Robison's previous bestselling memoir Look Me In the Eye, his newest work tells the story of a father who's just a little bit different than other people—trying to raise a son who is just a little bit different, himself. Despite growing up with Asperger's Syndrome—during a time when no one knew what Asperger's was—Robison has lead an extremely productive life. He's a bestselling author, autism researcher at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre, an adjunct professor at Elms College in Massachusetts, and was recently appointed to the U.S. Government's Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. While he may not have been the 'model father' (and his son, Cubby, wasn't always the 'model' son either) their journey as father and son lead them to incredible things—even if they took a unique path to get there.

In his talks, Robison shares this story, along with his insight on diagnosing children with autism. He also provides practical advice for parents and educators on harnessing the potential of those who have already been diagnosed. Here are some reviews:

"John Elder Robison is one of my autism super heroes because he bravely brings humor and humility to the heart and soul of the taboo and unexpected corners of life lived with autism.  His new book, Raising Cubby, is more than a memoir about a father and son bound by their Asperger syndrome. It’s a story that reminds us how precious and precarious the parent child relationship is and how beautiful our lives can be when we are share that ride together. Raising Cubby is Robison’s best work yet.”— Liane Holliday-Willey, coauthor of Pretending To Be Normal: Living with Asperger Syndrome

"Funny and moving...A warmhearted, appealing account by a masterful storyteller."  — Kirkus Reviews

"Robison's third book starts with a bang--his description of the 'malicious explosion' created by his teenage Cubby that has the boy, who has Asperger's syndrome, looking at 60 years in prison, is as disconcerting as it is captivating....With the ensuing investigation and trial, Cubby and the author are drawn into a crazy world that threatens to tear apart their already delicate lives." — Publishers Weekly
 
"The slyly funny, sweetly moving memoir of an unconventional dad’s relationship with his equally offbeat son—complete with fast cars, tall tales, homemade explosives, and a whole lot of fun and trouble" —Goodreads

Most Popular

Lavin Exclusive Speakers

Angela Duckworth

Grit, more than talent, IQ, looks, or wealth, is a powerful indicator of success.

Nikole Hannah-Jones

There isn’t a beat you can cover in America—education, housing—where race is not a factor.

Greg Hoffman | Nike's Former Chief Marketing Officer | Author of Emotion by Design

Greg Hoffman

Great brands don’t simply reach customers: they create real emotional bonds with them.

Heather McGhee | Author of New York Times Bestseller The Sum of Us

Heather McGhee

Racism has a cost for everyone—but there are ways we can prosper together.

George M. Johnson

Stories of queer identity and Black joy have the power to educate us on diversity, inspire social justice activism, and build community.

FOLLOW US

Facebook-f Twitter Page 1Created with Sketch. Instagram

UP NEXT

  • Uncategorized

Drops Of Life: World Water Day Speakers Charles Fishman & Shalini Kantayya

Other News

View All