The Time of My Life

By: Patrick Swayze, Lisa Niemi

Narrated by: Patrick Swayze

Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

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

I respect Patrick and Lisa’s tenacity!

Throughout their marriage of 34+ years, they worked together through the joys and challenges of life. That’s admirable in a profession that’s constantly presenting challenges. It’s a great story of life, love and compassion.

Patrick’s strength throughout his life

I really enjoyed hearing Patrick’s story! Thanks Patrick…you left too soon and I miss your face in the movies and your eloquent voice in song!

Grab your tissues!!!

At first I thought this was more about his wife than him but overall this is a beautiful love story! With some interesting movie tidbits thrown in ;)

How many times Patrick was knocked down and how many more times he got back up.

I loved this book. I never knew really anything about Patrick and Lisa. I absolutely loved this book. I loved to hear the passion in their voices. This book made me have a new mantra…”I will conquer this.” 

Amazing

Thank you Patrick and Lisa for sharing your story. Thank you recording your voice. I feel your lust for life in the story and feel even though you are gone your life force lives on in this book and in those who knew and loved you well and those of us now lucky enough to carry your story with us. 💕🌈

Nice read

I have always been a Patrick Swayze fan from the very beginning with Red Dawn and Outsiders. I enjoyed the book and the love story between two people. Not perfect, but determined. I don't think he knew the pleasure that he brought to his fans. He should never had been disappointed in the work he did.

Too young to die he will be missed greatly!

What made the experience of listening to The Time of My Life the most enjoyable?

Because it was about his life and it was nonfictional.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked everything about it!

Have you listened to any of Patrick Swayze’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No this is his only book that I know of.

Forever changed

This book is a superbly crafted story of the chronological life of the famous beloved actor and his wife. But not only is it a good story, I feel inspired to be the best I can be every day and also feel it is a catalyst to strengthen my own marriage which has been a struggle to say the least. All I can say is thank you from the depths of my soul. I feel enriched. Thank you.

Rest in Peace Patrick

I only hope to show so much class when it's my time.Love and respect Patrick and anybody who seen any of his movies must read this book to realize what a good man he was.

Great Story!

Patrick Swayze was a great actor that led an interesting life. I enjoyed the book and his experiences and honesty. Patrick was an inspiration. I’m sorry that his life was cut short because he could have done so much more....