The Time of My Life

In a career lasting over 30 years, actor, dancer, and cowboy Patrick Swayze made a name for himself on stage, in films, and on television. He and his wife--dancer, writer, and director Lisa Niemi--wrote this memoir, recorded just before his death. In it Swayze discloses vivid details about his daredevil life, personal struggles with alcohol and depression, bouts with fame, battle with pancreatic cancer, and, most enduringly, his love and devotion to his wife. The production is spellbinding because it's so dynamic, so personal, and so sweet. With his steady yet invigorating cowboy drawl, Swayze voices the stories of his life with remarkable sensitivity, making the highly intimate nature of this audio presentation a perfect medium for his look back. M.R.E. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

Starred review from November 30, 2009
In the wake of his death after a long battle with stage four pancreatic cancer, Swayze's memoir offer new information on his heroic fight as well as his legendary career in Hollywood. Along with his wife, Lisa, Swayze recounts his childhood and his first acting experiences as well as his romantic life and personal battles. The writing is as raw, intense, and honest as it gets, and hearing Swayze's voice once more is deeply moving. His delivery is as professional as his attitude, as passionate as his personality. While there is no shortage of emotion, listeners will find this to be less dirge than a celebration of Swayze's life and achievements. An Atria hardcover.