About the Author

Born in Simcoe, Ontario, to a family of food processors, A. H. JACKSON has always been fascinated by the skies above our heads. He flew his first plane at 14 and left home at 17 to continue his atmospheric exploration. Jackson believes that, in the twine of life, there are two special genes unique to humankind--hope and humour--and thinks we should all turn to the funny side of life in the face of adversity. He must have quite the sense of humour, then, since he's been struck by lightning five times!