Unflappable

Soaring Beyond a Diagnosis

By: Jonathan A Hutton

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Paperback | 30 September 2025

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A journey through rare disease, a dream of flying, and the gratitude found in acceptance.

When Jonathan first threw his parachute-in that instant-the rushing air was still, the falling stopped, and a dream of flying began to take shape. He began to dream of soaring, free from the burdens he carried, held in the sky by a fabric wing. A cancer diagnosis began a cascade--surgeries, treatments, recurrences, and life-altering side effects. The flying dream was uncertain.

Told with candor, vivid detail, and flashes of humor, Unflappable: Soaring Beyond a Diagnosis is more than a story of rare disease, it's about learning from hardship, finding community, and discovering healing, even when cures are out of reach. Jonathan shares how he learned to accept a body forever changed, let go of old identities, and move through turbulent moments in life with grace and resilience.

For anyone touched by disease or disability, those who fly or dream, for medical practitioners seeking greater understanding, Unflappable offers an honest and compelling look at what it means to live fully in the face of uncertainty.

Industry Reviews

"Jonathan is a bold and unflinching storyteller. He's not afraid to go deep, and his willingness to explore both the highs and the lows of his experiences make the pages fly by. This is a memoir readers won't soon forget!"

- Bailey Lang, PhD

"Jonathan is a dreamer and a beacon of perseverance, who shows us how vulnerability can be inspiring. This book has something to teach us all."

- Galen Kirkpatrick, instructor and Team USA pilot

"Jonathan is the real deal... his guts, conviction and mission is all about hope and never giving up... his story and essence is a light for all that are fortunate to step into it for a while... bravo!"

- Joe Domino, podcast & radio host

"He has a gift for turning hardship into hope, and the way he speaks about flight, healing, and finding meaning in our limited time on earth really resonated with me... Jonathan is authentic, insightful, and unflappable-sharing his journey with such honesty and wisdom."

- Jeff Revila, podcast host

"Engaging... will resonate with any pilot. Unflappable is not just a learn-to-fly story, nor is it just a cancer story. It is life lessons from a very optimistic person."

- Cross Country Magazine

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Unflappable

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At a Glance

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Industry Reviews

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