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The Time of My Life

Written by: Patrick Swayze, Lisa Niemi
Narrated by: Patrick Swayze
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2010 Audie Award Finalist for Audiobook of the Year

In a career spanning more than 30 years, the late Patrick Swayze made a name for himself on the stage, the screen, and television. Known for his versatility, passion and fearlessness, he became one of our most beloved actors.

But in February 2008, Patrick announced he had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Always a fighter, he refused to let the disease bring him to his knees, and his bravery inspired both his legion of fans and cancer patients everywhere.

Yet this memoir, written with wisdom and heart, recounts much more than his bout with cancer. In vivid detail, Patrick describes his Texas upbringing, his personal struggles, his rise to fame with North and South, his commercial breakthroughs in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, and the soul mate who's stood by his side through it all: his wife, writer and director Lisa Niemi.

A behind-the-scenes look at a Hollywood life and a remarkable love, this memoir is both entertainment and inspiration. Patrick and Lisa's marriage was a journey of two lives intertwined and lived as one--throughout their years in Hollywood and at home on their working ranch outside Los Angeles, and culminating in the hope and wisdom they've imparted to all who know and knew them.

This book will open the door for families, individuals, and husbands and wives to grow, bond, and discover entirely new levels of love and sharing, proving that life shouldn't be lived as a series of endings, but rather as the beginning of greater strength and love.

©2009 Troph Productions (P)2009 Simon & Schuster, Inc

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Fantastic book

Absolutely amazing book I definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone ! ! ! ❤

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Listened to it in one go: I couldn’t stop hearing this beautiful story

It’s been 11 years since Patrick Swayze passed away and his onscreen presence captured my heart. This book was a beautiful autobiography and I am so grateful to have heard it. We miss you Patrick. Thank you Lisa for sharing the story of your lives together. What a journey xo

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My heart is full

Such challenges learned and lived… and to know the ending only brings to light how incredible this story is… none of us are getting out of here alive. Thank you for this.. peace be with your family and friends! 🙏❤️

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A Great Reflection of an Amazing Person

I am a huge fan of Patrick Swayze. My favorite movies of his are Road House and Point Break, guy flicks, but I also enjoyed his performance in North and South. When I saw this novel was put on Audible and read by the man himself, I had to get it.

The book is what I would expect of someone giving an over view of their life. It focuses more on the human side of his journey as a person, actor and husband. It also talks about his dealing with cancer. Unfortunately, it did not go much in to the movies and shows he made and what went on during those events which takes away from the biography when that is what you are hoping to read about.

I give the novel 4-plus stars only because I wanted more in-depth information about the works, he has done rather than the over view. Apart from that it was a very well done look back at his life and a hope for his struggle. If you are a Patrick Swayze fan this is a 5-star book, especially the audio book, very cool to hear him read his story. If you are looking for a more in depth read on what Patrick Swayze the actor went through while making movies, then this is not what you are looking for.

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Must read !

Can’t believe I only now found out he and wife put out this book. Patrick was a legend. He was such a good actor and was so professional. Sad he suffered so much in his life and even more for death. Rip Patrick

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Crazy for Swayze

If you’re expecting the dirty deets on Dirty Dancing, you won’t get em. Of course all of his major movies are touched on, but it’s more of a very personal biography about the thoughts and feelings he lived through from childhood into his stage 4 cancer days, and how solid his relationship with his wife Lisa was throughout.

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Time of my life

Patrick was amazing actor and is greatly missed this book was Amazing learned so much I didn’t know about him and Lisa

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A True Love Story

What an incredible life and love story. I am listening for the third time through.

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Amazing Story

It was such a joy to listen to Patrick and Lisa's story
Thank you for sharing

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I liveid

the reder was so good that i will try to think about the pozte i like wen i red

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