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Patrick Swayze was more than a legendary performer of movies, dance, television shows, Broadway shows, and songs. He was also a family man, friend, trailblazer, dreamer, and an inspiration. This inspiring collection compiles memories, stories, and tributes from colleagues in the entertainment industry, including writers, directors, producers, actors, and stunt staff, friends, Arabian horse enthusiasts, and fans. Their stories will entertain and move you as they pay homage to a man who not only was an immensely talented performer, but who also was a hero. Patrick lived a life in which he…mehr

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Patrick Swayze was more than a legendary performer of movies, dance, television shows, Broadway shows, and songs. He was also a family man, friend, trailblazer, dreamer, and an inspiration. This inspiring collection compiles memories, stories, and tributes from colleagues in the entertainment industry, including writers, directors, producers, actors, and stunt staff, friends, Arabian horse enthusiasts, and fans. Their stories will entertain and move you as they pay homage to a man who not only was an immensely talented performer, but who also was a hero. Patrick lived a life in which he demonstrated courage in the face of adversity--time and time again--and showcased traditional values and beliefs such as loyalty, morality, and integrity. He was an advocate for the performing arts, conservation, cancer diagnostic and treatment advances, and Arabian horses. He battled pancreatic cancer with his "never-give-up" determination, courage, and grace that touched countless lives. Enjoy exclusive memories, stories, tributes, and behind-the-scenes information from forty-four contributors. Appreciate words from Patrick that are timeless and moving. View nineteen delightful and rarely-seen photos. Be inspired while you celebrate and honor Patrick. Help preserve Patrick's powerful legacy as an Artist and a man of character and spirituality. Patrick was known to talk about the power of love in real life and in his movies Dirty Dancing and Ghost. He sums this up beautifully when he talks about his movie Three Wishes: "It's about the only thing we have is love . . . and that's all you take with you when you die." --Patrick Swayze, copyright 1995 by and used with permission of Us Weekly.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sue Tabashnik is a critically acclaimed author of five books about Patrick Swayze, Patsy Swayze, and the movie Dirty Dancing. She became an avid fan of Patrick Swayze in 1988. She was a very active member of the Official Patrick Swayze International Fan Club from 2000-2010, which included writing numerous articles for the club magazine. She had the good fortune to meet Patrick Swayze and some of his family at movie screenings and benefit events, and this changed her life forever. Sue has interviewed or talked with hundreds of people connected to Patrick Swayze and has done extensive media research. She was the special guest speaker at the Dirty Dancing Festival in Lake Lure, North Carolina in 2018 and has done multiple radio shows and podcasts. Several of her books have received awards; most recently, Patsy Swayze: Every Day, A Chance to Dance won first place in the performing arts category in the 2024 Book Excellence Awards. Sue worked as a master's level social worker from 1977-2022, which included conducting thousands of interviews. She has lived most of her life in the Detroit area. Author website: https://www.likedirtydancing.com