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In September 2009 movie star Patrick Swayze lost his long and bravely fought battle against pancreatic cancer. His was a life richly led and this memoir, completed just weeks before his death, is a testament to the strength and passion of this remarkable man. It was January 2008 when Patrick Swayze was given the worst news of his life. What he hoped was just a stomach ache was actually stage four pancreatic cancer. This book isn't just the story of Patrick's fight against cancer, it's the story of a remarkable life and career. Intended as a low budget, straight-to-video production, Dirty Dancing became a cult hit and remains one of the most enduring films of the 80s. Ghost cemented Patrick as a hugely bankable star, and most recently Patrick returned to the public's adoring arms in TV's The Beast. This book will chronicle Patrick's personal life, too -- including his treatment for alcoholism following the death of his father and sister's sudden death. What remained a constant in Patrick's life was his marriage and Patrick and Lisa's love story is inspiring, honest, heartfelt and transcends the typical celebrity marriage. Lisa and Patrick have shown the world that cancer isn't just a diagnosis given to one individual, but a disease that can bring a household together or pull a family apart. Bold, honest and inspiring, Patrick Swayze's memoir is the story of a remarkable man's life and career and of his refusal to give up without a fight.
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Patrick Swayze died with family at his side on September 14, 2009, at age 57, twenty months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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68 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I pre-ordered this book having spotted its imminent release on the day of Patrick Swayze's untimely death from pancreatic cancer. I devoured it in one sitting, as it's a well written story of a man who despite his own (admitted) faults loved his wife and was passionate about everything he did. The foreward paticularly was very poignant to read as he spoke so positively about beating the cancer, and I'm sure this will be updated for the paperback version.
Patrick Swayze was a fantastic dancer, actor, singer, husband and cowboy and I'm certain his memory will live on in his films. Dirty Dancing, Ghost and Point Break were 3 of my favourites, and the book has now inspired me to find a few others that I'd not yet seen.
For anyone who wants to get to know the real man behind THAT body (!) and a real love story, then read this book. You will not be disappointed.
Patrick Swayze was a fantastic dancer, actor, singer, husband and cowboy and I'm certain his memory will live on in his films. Dirty Dancing, Ghost and Point Break were 3 of my favourites, and the book has now inspired me to find a few others that I'd not yet seen.
For anyone who wants to get to know the real man behind THAT body (!) and a real love story, then read this book. You will not be disappointed.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The autobiography of Patrick Swayze which he did not have a chance to see allows the reader to have a glimpse of his impressively successful life. Although written in the final months of his life when he was fighting losing battle with cancer the book does not concentrate on the final illness, offering instead an honest overview of his life.
Swayze and his wife (and co-author) take the reader on a journey through the actor's life, sharing memories of what was good and bad in it. You'll probably be surprised to find how many troubles Swayze had to go through to achieve his success. The story of his life certainly has an inspirational value because till the very end he remained a fighter, ready to face both the external world and his own weaknesses - the effects of a serious injury while shooting "Letters from a Killer" or a plane crash but also his alcoholism.
"The Time of My Life" offers good reading - if you remember Swayze from "Ghost" or "Dirty Dancing", this is your chance to get to know him a little better.
Swayze and his wife (and co-author) take the reader on a journey through the actor's life, sharing memories of what was good and bad in it. You'll probably be surprised to find how many troubles Swayze had to go through to achieve his success. The story of his life certainly has an inspirational value because till the very end he remained a fighter, ready to face both the external world and his own weaknesses - the effects of a serious injury while shooting "Letters from a Killer" or a plane crash but also his alcoholism.
"The Time of My Life" offers good reading - if you remember Swayze from "Ghost" or "Dirty Dancing", this is your chance to get to know him a little better.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
One of the best books I have read in a long time. I could not put it down and read it in a day. He was an absolutely beautiful human being with an immense amount of talent, strength, will power, passion and love for his wife, it is so heart warming but also very sad at the sometime. You really feel for his wife Lisa in such a sad time of loss for a man she clearly loved very much even when things were difficult.
I loved all of his films and will now be looking out for other films that he mentioned in their book.
This is a must buy.
I loved all of his films and will now be looking out for other films that he mentioned in their book.
This is a must buy.
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Loved it
Read the book in a day. Was well worth the money and recommend you buy this. I cried twice. Was such a moving book and goes into great detail of the struggles patrick faced.... Read more
Published 15 days ago by sarah85
The Time of My Life by Patrick Swayze/Lisa Niemi
I loved this book. It's a real insight into just what kind of person Patrick Swayze was and how genuine a person he was. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rita
Fabulous read
This is a MUST for every fan. Beautifully witten and gives everyone a real insight into the Life and career of the much missed Patrick Swayze. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Angie
Nobody puts Patrick in a corner!
This could so easy have been a desperately sad and emotional account of Swayze's battle with pancreatic cancer and indeed that was pretty much what I expected when I bought it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by boingboing
Brilliant
Brilliant book ...fascinating life story of Patrick and his wife, written so well , brought tears to my eyes at times...but for die hard fans is a must.....
Published 6 months ago by cattop
An inspiring read
This is an exceptional autobiography/memoir, even if you're not a particular fan of Patrick Swayze. A truly insightful description of all the ups and downs life has offered. Read more
Published 7 months ago by donnita
The Time Of My Life
The book is exactly what I wanted. It came in superb time and I look forward to reading it. Thanks!
Published 7 months ago by Kirstie
Was hoping for more
I have just finsihed this book and have to agree with previous reviewers. I was hoping to read more about him but felt we weren't getting the real deal. Read more
Published 9 months ago by P. Holmes
Eye opening account of a resilient dare-devil
I really enjoyed reading this book. I was a bit confused though as to why it's by Patrick AND Lisa - you only hear his side of events, not hers. I know she helped him write it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs S
A Talented Actor and a down to earth nice guy.
Patrick was a great role model and his is a must read book. HIs down to earth character shines through. He was a very likeable guy
Published 13 months ago by Mr. John Allegranza
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