He was bestknown for his roles as romantic leading men in the films dirty dancing and ghost and as orry main in the north and south television miniseries. Swayzes father, jesse wayne swayze, was a chemical plantengineer in houston, texas. Patrick swayze was born on august 18, 1952 in houston, texas the second child of patricia patsy yvonne helen nee karnes. Sep 29, 2009 lisa niemi is the coauthor of the time of my life, which she wrote with her late husband, patrick swayze. Authors patrick swayze and his wife, lisa niemi share their thoughts, life, and love in a bittersweet and poignant memoir with the time of my life.
Patrick wayne swayze was an american actor, dancer and singersongwriter. What an open and loving story of a lifetime spent together. The time of my life patrick swayze, lisa niemi swayze. The time of my life by swayze, patrick, swayze, lisa niemi. She has held many film, television, and broadway roles and in addition, she wrote, directed and starred in the play without a word with her husband, garnering. In a career spanning more than thirty years, patrick swayze made a name for himself on the stage and screen with his versatility, passion, and fearlessness. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The time of my life by patrick swayze, lisa niemi reading. This week, we revel in the life and career of patrick swayze, a fallen on and offscreen soldier, who took an imposed 4month death sentence, and turned it into almost 2 years of life that sealed the deal on a legacy full of integrity, memorable roles and scenes that will continue to push the envelope of television and cinema for many years to. On january 2, 2012, niemi swayze released her new york times best selling memoir, worth fighting for. The time of my life shows that swayze went to his grave having squeezed every last drop of experience out of his fiftysomething years. An entertaining and inspiring behindthescenes look at a hollywood life and a.
In 1976, his dance career was almost ended by a staph infection. Swayze s father, jesse wayne swayze, was a chemical plantengineer in houston, texas. In a time when a lot of hollywood marriages dont last more than a few years. See more ideas about patrick swayze, dirty dancing and patrick wayne. The time of my life by swayze, patrick, swayze, lisa niemi 2010 paperback na on. His other notable credits included the movies the outsiders 1983 and point break 1991 and the tv series north and south 198586. The time of my life by swayze, patrick, swayze, lisa niemi 2010 paperback. His other notable credits included the movies the outsiders 1983 and point break 1991 and the tv series. The time of my life by swayze, patrick, swayze, lisa niemi 2010 paperback paperback 2010 by na author. The actor patrick swayze has died at the age of 57 after a twoyear battle with pancreatic cancer.
Download the time of my life audiobook by patrick swayze. In a memoir patrick swayze and his wife, lisa niemi, chronicled the. The time of my life is simply written, but with passion. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. He wanted to go see wicked with lisa, but she never showed up. This book isnt just the story of patricks fight against cancer. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Sep 14, 2011 today marks the second anniversary of the death of the incredibly talented patrick swayze 18th august 195214th september 2009.
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. Oct 27, 2009 patrick swayzes widow finally found love again, and heres the man whos healed her broken heart duration. Ive had the time of my life a tribute to patrick swayze. Patrick s passion for life, dance, horses, acting and most of all, lisa, his wife of 34 years shine through the whole of this book. His mother owned a dance school in houston, where patrick was also a student. On september 29, 2009, niemi swayze released a memoir, the time of my life isbn 9781439158586, which became a new york times best seller, and had been cowritten by patrick swayze, and was finished just shortly before his death. He began his career as a dancer, before injury forced a sidestep into acting. If you like patrick swayze you will really like this book. Im done writing in a diary entry, and ive decided to go into third person point of view.
In september 2009 movie star patrick swayze lost his long and bravely fought battle against pancreatic cancer. May 24, 2017 we recently spoke with franke previte, awardwinning songwriter of the dirty dancing hit song ive had the time of my life and friend of patrick swayze. In a career spanning more than thirty years, patrick swayze ha. Besides sharing the middle name wayne, jesse and patrick both died at the same age 57 years. She has held many film, television, and broadway roles and in addition, she wrote, directed, and starred in the play without a word with her husband, garnering six drama critics awards. Patrick swayzes widow finally found love again, and heres the man whos healed her broken heart duration. Read the time of my life by patrick swayze,lisa niemi swayze for free with a 30 day free trial. Patrick swayze, american actor and dancer who was perhaps best known for his performances in dirty dancing 1987 and ghost 1990. He is one of my inspirations and role models therefore i thought it would be fitting to write a tribute on his life and his most famous film which is. Patrick swayze and lisa niemis book about love, life and fighting cancer. Not a selfserving book but a way to share their life with others. Today marks the second anniversary of the death of the incredibly talented patrick swayze 18th august 195214th september 2009.
Jul 06, 2010 lisa niemi swayze is the coauthor of the time of my life, which she wrote with her late husband, patrick swayze. The time of my life swayze, patrick, swayze, lisa niemi on. Listen to time of my life by lisa niemi swayze, patrick. Patrick honestly discusses his career and personal life, his family and marriage, as well as his insecurities, and alcohol addiction. I detonated them and the explosion sent him running out the door in a panic. She has held many film, television, and broadway roles and in addition, she wrote, directed, and starred in the play without a word with her husband, garnering six. The time of my life by janelucken see profile 092910. The time of my life book by patrick swayze, lisa niemi swayze. Written before he died, swayze shares the many insights he learned living life and the hardest battle he ever fought pancreatic cancer. Patrick wayne swayze was born on august 18, 1952 in houston, texas, to patsy swayze nee yvonne helen karnes, a choreographer, and jesse wayne swayze, a chemical plant engineer draftsman. The time of my life august, 2011 this book is an amazing autobiography that goes through the life of a couple that were married 34 years when patrick died. Remembering patrick swayze with tv premiere of dirty dancing. The paperback of the the time of my life by patrick swayze, lisa. She wrote, directed, and produced the film one last dance in 2004.
Patrick swayze moved to new york in 1975 to dance with the eliot feld ballet. Patrick swayze the time of my life audio excerpt youtube. This book isnt just the story of patrick s fight against cancer. In a career spanning more than thirty years, patrick swayze made a name for himself on the stage and screen with his versatility, passion. The time of my life by patrick swayze and his wife lisa niemi is an inspirational and entertaining book about patrick swayze and lisa niemis journey hard times and good times, right up to his final heroic battle against cancer.
He is survived by his wife, lisa niemi, to whom he was married to for 34 years. Patrick swayze soared to stardom in dirty dancing and ghost, but his personal life was filled with heartaches, including a knee injury that nearly cost him a leg, his sisters suicide, and his. I had no idea that patrick swayze had done so much in his life. The time of my life patrick swayze and lisa niemis book about love, life and fighting cancer. Sep 14, 2009 patrick wayne swayze was an american actor, dancer and singersongwriter. Dirty dancing time of my life final dance high quality. She has held many film, television, and broadway roles and in addition, she wrote, directed, and starred in the play without a word with her husband. In all of my life and the books ive read ive never finished a book in one night. He is one of my inspirations and role models therefore i thought it would be fitting to write a tribute on his life and his most famous film which is one of my all time favourites.
Patrick swayze photos photos actor patrick swayze passed away today at the age of 57 from pancreatic cancer. Patricks passion for life, dance, horses, acting and most of all, lisa, his wife of 34 years shine through the whole of this book. Thanks for reading, already up to 2 patrick walks out the door, half mad at himself, the world and of course lisa. Patrick swayze biography, life story, career, awards. Since 2009, when actor patrick swayze died from pancreatic cancer, his widow, lisa niemi, a dancer, writer, and yoga practitioner, has focused not only on her own healing process, but on leading. What he hoped was just a stomach ache was actually stage four pancreatic cancer. Sep 15, 2009 2 patrick swayze was married to the same woman for over 30 years in a display of player defiance rarely seen in hollywood beyond paul newman, patrick swayze was always a onewoman man. May 08, 2007 july 6, 2010 the time of my life by patrick swayze and lisa niemi ive always liked the actor patrick swayze and after reading his biography i understand why. I first saw him in the breakout movie the outsiders, alongside the soontobe brat pack actors ralph macchio, matt dillon, c. You make a commitment that youre going to take whatever lesson that person or animal was trying to teach you, and you make it true in your own life. Read the time of my life online by patrick swayze and lisa niemi. The time of my life book by patrick swayze, lisa niemi.
The time of my life by patrick swayze, lisa niemi swayze. The dirty dancing star was diagnosed with the disease in january of 2008. Get full address, contact info, background report and more. In a career spanning more than thirty years, patrick swayze has made a.
After watching paramounts special, i am patrick swayze, on the 10th anniversary of his death, i decided to rewatch some of my favorite swayze movies. The character he played in dirty dancing was who patrick really was, added previte. The time of my life by patrick swayze, lisa niemi waterstones. In a career spanning more than thirty years, patrick swayze has made a name for himself on the stage, the screen, and. July 6, 2010 the time of my life by patrick swayze and lisa niemi ive always liked the actor patrick swayze and after reading his biography i understand why. Instead what i got was a book that tells of a life incredibly full and welllived. Felt he was speaking candidly in a conversation with friends. Lisa niemi swayze is the coauthor of the time of my life, which she wrote with her late husband, patrick swayze. Download or stream the time of my life by patrick swayze. We recently spoke with franke previte, awardwinning songwriter of the dirty dancing hit song ive had the time of my life and friend of patrick swayze. We had a kinship, previte recalls on his friendship with swayze. I always loved him because dirty dancing is one of my favorite movies and i love ghost and point break as well. Sep 29, 2009 lisa niemi swayze is the coauthor of the time of my life, which she wrote with her late husband, patrick swayze.
Lisa niemi is the coauthor of the time of my life, which she wrote with her late husband, patrick swayze. It was january 2008 when patrick swayze was given the worst news of his life. As he gets to the theater, he starts gritting his teeth, and gets out his tickets. Niemi wrote, directed and produced the film one last dance in 2004. Thomas howell, rob lowe and emilio estevez, all of whom.
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