In September 2009 movie star Patrick Swayze lost his long & bravely fought battle against pancreatic cancer. Dedications soon came flooding in from Swayzes many friends in film & television as well as from his legions of adoring fans. His was a life richly led & this memoir completed just weeks before his death is a testament to the strength & 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 isnt just the story of Patricks fight against cancer. In the public eye from the early 1980s this is the story of a remarkable life & career. Intended as a low budget straight-to-video production Dirty Dancing became a cult hit & remains one of the most enduring films of the 80s. Ghost cemented Patrick as a hugely bankable star in a role that has had a considerable cultural impact. Most recently Patrick returned to the publics adoring arms in TVs The Beast. This book will chronicle Patricks personal life too -- including his treatment for alcoholism following the death of his father & sisters sudden death. What remained a constant in Patricks life was his marriage & Patrick & Lisas love story is inspiring honest heartfelt & transcends the typical celebrity marriage. This is a book that anyone who has faced cancer or a terminal illness can turn to: Lisa & Patrick have shown the world that cancer isnt just a diagnosis given to one individual but a disease that can bring a household together or pull a family apart. Bold honest & inspiring Patrick Swayzes memoir is the story of a remarkable mans life & career & of his refusal to give up without a fight.