Title: Unflappable: Soaring Beyond a Diagnosis
By: Jonathan A. Hutton
Genre: Non-Fiction
Pages: 202
Release Date: September 30th, 2025
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:
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 soaring, free from the burdens he carried, held in the sky by a fabric wing. But a cancer diagnosis began a cascade—surgeries, treatments, recurrences, and life-altering side effects. Learning to fly felt impossible.
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.
Review:
I loved this story, it held my attention from start to finish with its engaging narrative and unique perspective. Jonathan A. Hutton does a great job of weaving together humor, resilience, and everyday challenges in a way that feels both relatable and inspiring. While I wish there had been a bit more emotional depth in certain moments to fully connect with the journey, the book still left a lasting impression. Overall, it’s a compelling and uplifting read that I would recommend to anyone looking for a story about perseverance and courage.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
