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James Robinson, Jr. is an award-winning author who has written 9 books in both the fiction and non-fiction genres.
His first book, Fighting the Effects of Gravity: A Bittersweet Journey Into Middle Life, is an Indie Award winner for nonfiction. His first foray into fiction, Book of Samuel, was a Readers’ Favorite Award Winner. His 6th composition—Jay Got Married—is a collection of 9 humorous, satirical essays which often speak to ironies and inconsistencies of life.
His last work, Old Age Sucks, could be considered a follow-up to his first treatise, Fighting the Effects of Gravity.
Mr. Robinson’s current literary entry released January 16 of 2023 and titled I Injured My Foot Doing the Mashed Potato or…I Should Have Stuck with the Twist, consists of 25 humorous essays covering such diverse topics as: How I injured my foot attempting an old dance after watching a Family Feud episode, Bat Lives Matter, Finding Bigfoot, and The Conn (as in Star Trek).
Mr. Robinson hit the ground running with his writing career at age 45 when the Effects of Gravity kicked in and his children began to mature, affording him the time to write. It was also then that he began to hone in on his sardonic wit.
Mr. Robinson resides in Pittsburgh, PA with his wife of 46 years. He is the father of three daughters ages 40, 41, and 43 and the proud grandfather of six.
Reviewed by Philip Van Heusen for Readers' Favorite
I Injured My Foot Doing the Mashed Potato by James Robinson, Jr. is a delightfully fun book that causes the senses to dance with joy. Robinson tells stories of his life to which many of us can relate. He and I are about the same age, and his tales brought back many fond memories. The younger generation will enjoy learning how life used to be along with the humor found in everyday living. He covers many facets of life, from summer camp as a child, vacations, and his strong distaste for the woods, to his admiration of bats and asks: "Why do we use the word love for objects that are not human? Should it not be reserved for our connection with another human?"
Doesn’t everyone love stories about Christmas? James Robinson, Jr. includes several stories about his thoughts on Christmas in I Injured My Foot Doing the Mashed Potato. His stories are based on his life and share the views of a Baby Boomer with a writing style that is personable and homey and feels as if he is sitting next to you relating his latest exploits. This is a feel-good book and you will enjoy reading about his various adventures and how they shaped his life. The photos and illustrations scattered throughout add even more humor to the mix. There are some mild oaths and mention of the F word; otherwise, the stories are great to share with your children or grandchildren about how life used to be lived.
