Lookmeintheeye

Life of John Elder Robison

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    From birth to end of book

  • John Elder Robison was born

    John Elder Robison was born

    Summer. Born to John and Margaret Robison in Athens, Georgia
  • John Elder's brother is born this fall

    John Elder's brother is born this fall

    Born Christopher Richter Robison, but Augusten Burroughs suits him better. John Elder calls him Varmint.

  • John Elder drops out of high school at age 15 (this year)

  • John Elder begins working KISS

    John Elder begins working KISS

    This Year. John Elder was the engineer and created special effects guitars for the band, like smoking guitars that gave the illusion that they were on fire.

  • John Elder becomes an Electrical Engineer this year

    begins working for Milton Bradley. His first real job.
  • John Elder marries Little Bear

    John Elder marries Little Bear

    Summer of '82. Her name is actually Mary, but he does not call her that.
  • John Elder's son, Cubby, born (spring)

    John Elder's son, Cubby, born (spring)

    Cubby (Bear Cub), born Jack Robison. Called Bear Cub because his mother is Little Bear.

  • John Elder is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrom this year

  • John Elder marries second wife

    John Elder marries second wife

    somewhere in between when his son was born and when he was diagnosed. He calls his wife Unit Two (she is the second of three sisters).