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Jonathan A. Hutton is a writer, paraglider pilot, and public servant who is known for his boundless curiosity and insightful storytelling. Diagnosed at age thirty with recurrent head and neck cancer, Jonathan's writing blends resilience and wit, inviting readers to see the world through a unique lens and to consider what hardship can teach us.

Beyond writing, Jonathan is an Ambassador for the Head & Neck Cancer Alliance and serves as a board member on several paragliding-related organizations.

Jonathan lives in Olympia, Washington with his wife Lindsay and their sweet Great Pyrenees mix, Mabel.

Jonathan A. Hutton is a writer, paraglider pilot, and public servant who is known for his boundless curiosity and insightful storytelling. Diagnosed at age thirty with recurrent head and neck cancer, Jonathan's writing blends resilience and wit, inviting readers to see the world through a unique lens and to consider what hardship can teach us.

Beyond writing, Jonathan is an Ambassador for the Head & Neck Cancer Alliance and serves as a board member on several paragliding-related organizations.

Jonathan lives in Olympia, Washington with his wife Lindsay and their sweet Great Pyrenees mix, Mabel.

Jonathan flying at Fort Ebey
Jonathan flying at Fort Ebey
Jonathan flying at Fort Ebey

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Common Questions

How did he learn how to paraglide?

Well, you'll have to read the book to find that out!

How did he learn how to paraglide?

Well, you'll have to read the book to find that out!

Is paragliding the same as parasailing?

Nope.

Is paragliding the same as parasailing?

Nope.

What's it like to soar in the air with birds?

There are few experiences in life that are comparable. Several chapters describe what this is like in vivid detail.

What's it like to soar in the air with birds?

There are few experiences in life that are comparable. Several chapters describe what this is like in vivid detail.

Can I learn how to paraglide by watching YouTube videos?

No, you can't. Would you try to learn how to fly a Cessna without taking flying lessons? Paragliders are aircraft, flying is dangerous, and you need to learn how to do it from a qualified instructor.

Can I learn how to paraglide by watching YouTube videos?

No, you can't. Would you try to learn how to fly a Cessna without taking flying lessons? Paragliders are aircraft, flying is dangerous, and you need to learn how to do it from a qualified instructor.

Common Questions

How did he learn how to paraglide?

Well, you'll have to read the book to find that out!

Is paragliding the same as parasailing?

Nope.

What's it like to soar in the air with birds?

There are few experiences in life that are comparable. Several chapters describe what this is like in vivid detail.

Can I learn how to paraglide by watching YouTube videos?

No, you can't. Would you try to learn how to fly a Cessna without taking flying lessons? Paragliders are aircraft, flying is dangerous, and you need to learn how to do it from a qualified instructor.